Granville Bates

Biography

Granville Bates was a prolific American character actor who appeared in over ninety films from the 1910s to the 1940s. He made notable appearances in classic films such as "Of Mice and Men" (1939), "It Happened in Hollywood" (1937), and "Woman in the Dark" (1934). Bates also showcased his versatility on stage, starring in the original productions of "Merrily We Roll Along" (1934) and "Twentieth Century" (1932), before transitioning to film.