Charles Gemora
Date of Birth: 15 Jun 1903
Country: Philippines
Biography: Carlos Cruz Gemora (June 15, 1903 - August 19, 1961), commonly known as Charles Gemora, was a former Hollywood makeup artist renowned as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his prolific appearances in many Hollywood films while wearing a gorilla suit. Arrived in San Francisco as a stowaway. He quickly found work at the Brentwood fruit farm in Colusa, CA. and eventually moved to Los Angeles. He earned money doing portrait sketches outside of Universal Studios where his talents were discovered and
Total Credits at Criticker: 15 (Actor)
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The film adaptation of the H.G.Wells story told on radio of the invasion of Earth by Martians.
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