
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.
Soapbox Orator (uncredited)
Deputy Jeff (as Jim Aubrey)
Cockney Cart Driver (uncredited)
Townsman
Sandy, the Cook
Prisoner
Tod Appleby
Railroad Porter
Cantina Drunk
Nelson (uncredited)
Barber Customer (uncredited)
Uncle Jim
The Runt
Barfly
Jailer (uncredited)
Newsboy
Lucky
Henchman Mike
Henchman
Mort (Ranch Hand) (as James Whitehead)
(uncredited)
Gorilla Keeper
Telegraph Operator
Deputy
Shag Williams
Slippery Ike
Jim - A Soldier of Fortune
Speller
Mac
Australia
Hanger-On (uncredited)
Tramp (uncredited)
Cockney in Air-Raid Shelter (uncredited)
The Bum
Mac - Mechanic (uncredited)
Me #3 Son Wiseguy
His Lordship
Ben Armand, Junk Dealer
Huggins
Jim - Props
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
News Vendor (uncredited)
Stagecoach Guard
Crowd and Mob Man in Black Vest
Tommy - a Soldier
Pogson (uncredited)
Little Man (uncredited)
Drunk (uncredited)
Gunsmith Collins
Constable Jimmy Downs (as James Aubrey)
Sourdough
Joe
Drunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
Motel Manager
Elmer McGargle
Drunken Man
Nightclub Drunk
Newsboy
First Drunk on Steps
Bartender (uncredited)
Jail Guard
Cameo Appearance
Purser (uncredited)
Nosey (as Jimmie Aubrey)
Wedderburn, the Innkeeper (uncredited)
Tipsy Anzac Soldier (uncredited)
Oscar Hatch
Jim - Lynch Mob Leader
Grotto Bartender (uncredited)
Road Watchman
Cockney (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Bum (uncredited)
Bloater, Drunken Sailor
Passage Workman
Drunk
Posty McKnuffle
First Sheriff / Henchman
A Crafty Lawyer
Valet
Barfly
Ranch Hand
Steward
Rancher (uncredited)
Drunk (uncredited)
Orderly
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Soldier
First Gunman
Jim - the Sidekick
Mechanic
Soapy
Dart Game Sailor
Jake
Guard
Casino Bartender
Henchman
The Drunk
Shorty Rawlins
Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Sentry (uncredited)
Tiverton Apartment Manager
Marqet (uncredited)
Waiter
Camp Cook
Barfly
Barfly (uncredited)
Henchman Shives
Deputy Jimmy
Revolutionary (uncredited)
Pete Ellis
Townsman
Pedestrian
The Hag / Baron Polinka
Reggie Parks
Steve Reynolds
Pawn Shop Owner
Bum
Man Fuzzy Bumps Into in Street
Donovan
Blinkey
British Fisherman at Lounge Counter (uncredited)
McGurk
Bartender Jim
McGurk
Tex - Foreman
Drunk
Frank Rand
New Recruit
Denton
Henchman
Simmonds
Third English Cabby (uncredited)
The Drunk
Henchman Dick (as Jim Aubrey)
Relentless Rudolph
The Drunk
Sheriff #1 / Bartender Jim
Melton
Polecat Pete
Prof. Harris (as James Aubrey)
Mark
Sandalio
The Janitor
Townsman
Ptomaine Pete
A Bluff
Townsman
Deputy
Henry - Durand's Houseboy
Photographer
Guard (uncredited)
Barfly (uncredited)
Dizzy Durby
Tulsa Pete Hensen
A Person
The Park Cleaner
Jimmy
Henchman
Short Deputy
Town Drunk (uncredited)
Mountie
Sheriff Perkins
Fence Builder
Ferguson
The Hag / Baron Polinka
Stone
Wandering Boy
Jim Dawson (uncredited)
The Tourist
Tweedle
Bilgey
Beaney Mulligan
Jimmy (uncredited)
Deputy George
Mr. X - A Spy
I.M.A. Crook
A social error
Fledgling Reporter
Jeff Oldring
Willie Kegg
Hans (as James Aubrey)
Jimmy
The Chemist
Lonsdayle
Mike Riordan
Billy's Buddy
Scotty