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Hugh Herbert (August 10, 1885 – March 12, 1952) was an American motion picture comedian. He began his career in vaudeville and wrote more than 150 plays and sketches.
Hugh Herbert was a comedian who worked for Warner Bros. in the 1930s, impersonating eccentric characters. He also wrote over 150 plays and vaudeville sketches, and co-wrote some movies like "Gold Diggers of 1935" and "Hit Parade of 1941".
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Hugh Herbert was a U.S. screen comedian of the 1930s and 1940s, known for his "woo-woo!" and "hoo-hoo-hoo" exclamations. He wrote over 150 plays and vaudeville sketches, and worked mostly for Warner Bros.
- August 10, 1884
- March 12, 1952
Aug 9, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Hugh Herbert, born on August 10, 1884 (or '85—sources vary). He enjoyed a long career in vaudeville before launching...
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Hugh Herbert is remembered for his many appearances in a variety of Pre Code films. With his iconic “woo-woo” laugh and eccentric characters, Herbert’s film roles delighted audiences across the nation.
Aug 11, 2020 · Hugh Herbert is remembered for his many appearances in a variety of Pre Code films. With his iconic “woo-woo” laugh and eccentric characters, Herbert’s film roles delighted audiences across the nation.
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Hugh Herbert was a motion picture comedian who starred in many Warner Brothers and Universal Pictures films in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his absent-minded and flustered character, his catchphrase "woo woo", and his influence on Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters.