Clarence Hummel Wilson (November 17, 1876 – October 5, 1941) was an American character actor.

Career

Wilson appeared in nearly 200 movies between 1920 and 1941, mostly in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch. He had supporting roles in films like The Front Page (1931; as Sheriff Pinky), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) and You Can't Take It With You (1938). Wilson also played in several Our Gang comedies, most notably as Mr. Crutch in Shrimps for a Day and school board chairman Alonzo Pratt in Come Back, Miss Pipps, his final film.

Death

Wilson died on October 5, 1941, and he was interred at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

Selected filmography