Monte Hawley (25 October 1901 – 30 November 1950) was an American actor from Chicago, Illinois.
Biography He began his entertainment career as one of the original Lafayette Players. He studied under Richard B. Harrison and, after moving to New York City, acted in works on Broadway. He then moved to Hollywood and appeared in movies, including Oscar Micheaux's first film production. He was an actor in, and stage manager for, the original traveling production of the play Anna Lucasta. According to the Philadelphia Tribune, Hawley was considered one of the most prominent Black "stage and screen actors".
He was in several theatrical productions on Broadway.
Hawley died on November 30, 1950, in New York City.
Filmography
A Son of Satan (1924) Life Goes On (1938), as District Attorney The Duke Is Tops (1938), as George Marshall Double Deal (1939), as Jim McCoy Reform School (1939), as Jackson Four Shall Die (1940), as Dr. Hugh Leonard (credited as Monty Hawley) Mystery in Swing (1940), as Biff Boyd Am I Guilty? (1940), as Tracy Gang War (1940), as Bill Lucky Ghost (1942), as Masher Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942), as Stiletto Tall, Tan, and Terrific (1946), as "Handsome" Harry Hansom Mantan Messes Up (1946), as Monte What a Guy (1948) Miracle in Harlem (1948), as Lieutenant Renard
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