George Magrill entered films in 1921 as a general-purpose bit player. Magrill's imposing physique and dexterity enabled him to make a good living as a stunt man throughout the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. From time to time, he'd have speaking roles as bank guards, cops, sailors, truck drivers and chauffeurs. On those rare occasions that he'd receive screen credit, George Magrill was usually identified as "Thug," a part he played to the hilt in westerns, crime mellers and serials.
George Magrill
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