Edgar Dearing (4 May, 1893 - 17 August, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films.He started in silent comedy shorts for Hal Roach,including several with Laurel and Hardy,notably in their classic Two Tars,probably his best ever screen role.He later had supporting roles in several of their features for 20th Century Fox in the 1940's.Dearing continued in his familiar persona until the early 1950's,when he appeared in many westerns,usually as a sheriff.He was still active in films and TV until he retired in the early 1960's;he died from lung cancer aged 81.

Burly character actor who was probably Hollywood's most familiar Motorcycle policeman in the 1930's and 40's.Appeared in many comedies,some with Laurel & Hardy.His most memorable film role was(as a Motorcycle cop!)in their classic silent short TWO TARS(1928).It's been said Dearing was a motorcycle cop in real life before he started acting.No wonder!