Actor
George McManus
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Known for
- Little Nemo, Gertie the Dinosaur
, Jiggs and Maggie in Court
George McManus was an American newspaper cartoonist, best known for creating the comic strip Bringing Up Father, featuring Jiggs and Maggie. His film credits are minor: early cameo appearances in Winsor McCay's animation-related films, and later Jiggs and Maggie B-movies drawn from his strip.
Where to start
Little Nemo (1911)Log in to add it to the library
Winsor McCay's early animated film, with a live-action prologue featuring fellow cartoonists, McManus among them.
Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)Full guide
Landmark McCay animation; its live-action opening shows McManus alongside other cartoonists.
Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948)Log in to add it to the library
Entry in the Jiggs and Maggie film series based on his comic strip.
Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949)Log in to add it to the library
Another series film adapted from his Bringing Up Father characters.
Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950)Log in to add it to the library
Later series entry showing the lasting screen appeal of his comic strip creations.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 5
- 1911Little NemoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
- 1914Gertie the DinosaurLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1948Jiggs and Maggie in CourtLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cartoonist George McManus
- 1949Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot JittersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as George McManus
- 1950Jiggs and Maggie Out WestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as George McManus
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.