Harry Spear

Harry Sherman Bonner (December 16, 1921 – September 22, 2006), also known as Harry Spear, was an American child actor and vaudevillian. He was notable for appearing in the Our Gang short subjects series from 1927 to 1929 and Educational Pictures shorts from 1925 to 1927. He was a native of Los Angeles, California.

Harry Spear
Spear in 1927
Born(1921-12-16)December 16, 1921
Los Angeles, California
DiedSeptember 22, 2006(2006-09-22) (aged 84)
San Diego, California
Other namesGinger
Freckles
Hard-Boiled Harry
OccupationChild actor
Years active1927–1929
SpouseThelma Spear (m 1957-2006)

Notable for appearing in a total of 31 Our Gang comedies, Spear also appeared in other shorts before his time in the Gang. He gained recognition for his ginger hair and freckles, as both of his well-known nicknames. After leaving showbiz, Spear started in vaudeville.

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