Laurence Criner
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. He started his career as one of the members of the famed acting group The Lafayette Players. In 1926, he first starred in independently produced silent productions "The Flying Ace" and "Black Gold." In 1927, he starred in legendary Black film-maker...
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. He started his career as one of the members of the famed acting group The Lafayette Players. In 1926, he first starred in independently produced silent productions "The Flying Ace" and "Black Gold." In 1927, he starred in legendary Black film-maker...
Known For
King of the Zombies
as Dr. Couillie
Black Moon
as Kala, the priest
The Duke Is Tops
as Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)
Cast Credits
The Jackie Robinson Story
as Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
Miracle in Harlem
as Albert Marshall
Freckles Comes Home
as Roxbury B. Brown, III
The Gang's All Here
as Ham Shanks
King of the Zombies
as Dr. Couillie
Up Jumped the Devil
as Sheriff
Four Shall Die
as Roger Fielding
While Thousands Cheer
as Green
Am I Guilty?
as Trigger Bennett
Gang War
as Lew Baron (as Lawrence Criner)
Midnight Shadow
as Prince Alihabad
Gang Smashers
as Gat Dalton
The Duke Is Tops
as Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)
Life Goes On
as Bull Connors
Black Moon
as Kala, the priest
The Flying Ace
as Capt. Billy Stokes