
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Aubrey was the son of US born gymnast Robert Aubrey. Later a member of the Fred Karno variety troupe, he first traveled to New York in 1900, then settled permanently after emigrating from London, on August 29, 1908. An early understudy of Charlie Chaplin, he later achieved leading status during the silents era (Oliver Hardy once providing support). Following his career decline as a starring performer, he was initially given work by Laurel & Hardy, before embarking on a career as a bit-part player in over 300 features.
Cockney in Air-Raid Shelter (uncredited)
Guard
Mac - Mechanic (uncredited)
Drunken Man
Cockney Cart Driver (uncredited)
Henchman Shives
Newsboy
Pogson (uncredited)
Third English Cabby (uncredited)
Soldier
Nelson (uncredited)
Marqet (uncredited)
Waiter
Telegraph Operator
Purser (uncredited)
The Janitor
Rancher (uncredited)
Drunk
Drunk (uncredited)
British Fisherman at Lounge Counter (uncredited)
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Townsman
Wedderburn, the Innkeeper (uncredited)
Townsman
Cantina Drunk
Sentry (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Speller
Tulsa Pete Hensen
Tipsy Anzac Soldier (uncredited)
News Vendor (uncredited)
Huggins
Sandy, the Cook
Bum (uncredited)
Deputy George
Mark
Jake
Mechanic
Cockney (uncredited)
Camp Cook
Passage Workman
Cameo Appearance
McGurk
Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Bum
McGurk
Hanger-On (uncredited)
Henry - Durand's Houseboy
(uncredited)
Mac
Drunk
Townsman
Reggie Parks
Barfly
Crowd and Mob Man in Black Vest
Steve Reynolds
Nightclub Drunk
Ferguson
Henchman
Revolutionary (uncredited)
Casino Bartender
Barfly
Pawn Shop Owner
First Gunman
Railroad Porter
Orderly
Nosey (as Jimmie Aubrey)
Newsboy
Waiter (uncredited)
Drunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
New Recruit
Steward
Town Drunk (uncredited)
Tod Appleby
The Drunk
Donovan
Barfly (uncredited)
Henchman
Townsman
Deputy
Henchman Mike
Jailer (uncredited)
Deputy Jimmy
Henchman Dick (as Jim Aubrey)
Jim Dawson (uncredited)
Henchman
Grotto Bartender (uncredited)
Bloater, Drunken Sailor
Photographer
Shag Williams
Barber Customer (uncredited)
The Drunk
Tommy - a Soldier
Man Fuzzy Bumps Into in Street
Jim - the Sidekick
Prisoner
The Drunk
Short Deputy
Mort (Ranch Hand) (as James Whitehead)
The Bum
Road Watchman
Tex - Foreman
Sheriff Perkins
Deputy Jeff (as Jim Aubrey)
Blinkey
Australia
Dart Game Sailor
The Hag / Baron Polinka
Willie Kegg
Jail Guard
Me #3 Son Wiseguy
Melton
Ptomaine Pete
Sheriff #1 / Bartender Jim
First Sheriff / Henchman
Soapy
Uncle Jim
Fledgling Reporter
Bilgey
Beaney Mulligan
Gorilla Keeper
Joe
Motel Manager
His Lordship
Tramp (uncredited)
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Lucky
The Hag / Baron Polinka
A Bluff
Stone
Jeff Oldring
Sourdough
Polecat Pete
Slippery Ike
A Person
A Crafty Lawyer
Jim - A Soldier of Fortune
Tweedle
Stagecoach Guard
Prof. Harris (as James Aubrey)
Posty McKnuffle
Mr. X - A Spy
Shorty Rawlins
Jim - Lynch Mob Leader
Oscar Hatch
Constable Jimmy Downs (as James Aubrey)
Jim - Props
The Runt
Ben Armand, Junk Dealer
Gunsmith Collins
Valet
Frank Rand
Wandering Boy
Little Man (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Elmer McGargle
Jimmy
First Drunk on Steps
Hans (as James Aubrey)
Soapbox Orator (uncredited)
Pedestrian
Barfly
Mountie
Bartender Jim
Jimmy
Relentless Rudolph
Jimmy (uncredited)
Sandalio
Tiverton Apartment Manager
Henchman
Dizzy Durby
I.M.A. Crook
Drunk (uncredited)
Ranch Hand
Deputy
Pete Ellis
The Tourist
Simmonds
Fence Builder
Barfly (uncredited)
A social error
The Park Cleaner
Denton
Lonsdayle
The Chemist