Laurence Criner
Actor
Active 1926–present
In his time was considered one of the most popular Black actors of stage and screen from the 1920s to the early 1950s starring in close to 30 films.
Filmography
Up Jumped the Devil (1941) — SheriffThe Jackie Robinson Story (1950) — Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)King of the Zombies (1941) — Dr. CouillieGang Smashers (1938) — Gat DaltonAm I Guilty? (1940) — Trigger BennettBlack Moon (1934) — Kala, the priestMiracle in Harlem (1948) — Albert MarshallFour Shall Die (1940) — Roger FieldingLife Goes On (1938) — Bull ConnorsThe Flying Ace (1926) — Capt. Billy StokesThe Duke Is Tops (1938) — Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)Gang War (1940) — Lew Baron (as Lawrence Criner)Black Gold (1928)While Thousands Cheer (1940) — GreenThe Millionaire (1927)Bargain with Bullets (1937)Mr. Smith Goes Ghost (1940)What a Guy (1948)The Gang's All Here (1941) — Ham ShanksFreckles Comes Home (1942) — Roxbury B. Brown, IIIMidnight Shadow (1939) — Prince AlihabadPigmeat's Laugh Hepcats (1947)