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George Regas

 
Actor: George Regas
  • Born: Nov 09, 1890
  • Died: Dec 13, 1940
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '30s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Adventure
  • Career Highlights: Sixteen Fathoms Deep, Red Blood of Courage, Left-Handed Law
  • First Major Screen Credit: Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1934)

Biography

Though born in Greece, actor George Regas (aka George Rigas and Jorge Rigas) was generally cast in non-Greek ethnic roles. From his 1921 film debut onward, Regas could be found playing Latinos, Italians, Native Americans, and East Indians. His roles ranged from such unbilled bits as the thug leader in Gunga Din (1939) to the bollo-wielding Mateo in Sherlock Holmes (1939). His last film assignment was Sergeant Garcia in 1940's The Mark of Zorro. George Regas was the brother of actor Pedro Regas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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George Regas (November 9, 1890 - December 13, 1940) was a Greek actor.

Born in Sparta, Greece, he was the brother of actor Pedro Regas. He was a stage actor in Athens before coming to the U.S. as Romeo in a Grecian version of Romeo and Juliet, which he performed in New York. In 1932, he made his only appearance in a Broadway theatre play.

Regas played character parts in numerous films, many of them uncredited. Regas often played Hispanics, Native Americans or Italians. He was married to actress Reine Davies, who was sister to Marion Davies.

George Regas died on December 13, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, aged 50. At the time of his death, he played Sergeant Gonzales in The Mark of Zorro. His grave is located at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with his brother.

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