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Moore, Matt, 1888-1960

Description

Matt Moore was an Irish-born actor and director, and brother of fellow actors Tom, Mary, and Owen Moore. He was born on January 08, 1888 in County Meath, Ireland and later emigrated to the United States. Moore's acting career spans between the 1910s and 1950s, where he played roles including Kruger in The Front Page (1930) and Terry in Cock of the Air (1932), both produced by Howard Hughes.

Moore died on January 20, 1960 in Hollywood, California.

Sources:

"Matt Moore." Find a Grave. October 20, 2003. Accessed October 28, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8004430/matt-moore

"Matt More." Hollywood Walk of Fame. December 09, 2020. Accessed October 28, 2021. https://walkoffame.com/matt-moore/