Sparks, a dour-faced, cigar-chomping character actor in the 1930s, was noted for a caustic wit and was often caricatured in cartoons. Tex Avery depicted him as a hermit crab in 1939's "Fresh Fish".
Although largely forgotten, as most vaudevillains and radio comics are, the late actor may have enjoyed a revival in the recent animated phenomenon Spongebob Squarepants, in the form of Squidward Tentacles. Whether intentional or not, this cranky mollusk bears a striking resemblance to and speaks in a nasal monotone very like Sparks (courtesy of Roger Bumpass).
Notable Roles
Like most character actors, Sparks appeared in numerous films. Among those films still studied, he appeared in:
NedSparks (November 19, 1883 - April 3, 1957), was a Canadian actor.
Sparks, a dour-faced, cigar-chomping character actor in the 1930s, was noted for a caustic wit and was often caricatured in cartoons.
Although largely forgotten, as most vaudevillains and radio comics are, the late actor may have enjoyed a revival in the recent animated phenomenon Spongebob Squarepants, in the form of Squidward Tentacles.
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