Wednesday, October 28, 2020

THE REAL CHARLIE GEMORA


 

9 comments:

Chic Silber said...


Carlos Cruz Gemora was more commonly

known as Charlie Gemora

He was a Hollywood makeup artist renowned

as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his

prolific appearances in many Hollywood films

while wearing a gorilla suit

Chic Silber said...


Charlie was from the Phillipines

& came to California as a stowaway

He died in 1961 at age 58

Roger Smith said...

I remember him well. His gorilla wardrobe was the best in the movies, far better than the moth-eaten get-up Ray "Crash" Corrigan used.

Mr.Lee said...

I agree Roger he was the best and most sought after. a close second to me , is George Barrows who came on the scene after Charlies passing. Charlies daughter Dianna still comments on the "Gorilla man's" page. At least she used to...

Chic Silber said...


Other gorilla parody acts mentioned

but not detailed are Natal Lemke & Jargo

Did you actually do a gorilla Lee

Chic Silber said...


Morris Costume was famous

for making gorilla outfits

They may still exist

Chic Silber said...


Yes they are still in business

in Charlotte North Carolina

Started in the 60s by Philip

Morris & his wife Amy

Now their grandchildren run

the family owned company

Mr.Lee said...

Yes Chic, I wore a " skin " for a short time on Tommy Hanefords show. Ian Garden Jr. was the trainer and the Fabulous Sharon Ward was the female stooge ! fun times for sure. we never did the same routine twice lol lol...

Chic Silber said...


Well then Mr Lee a photo or 2

or 3 would be very welcomed

Along with the seals & babboons

& whatever else you have

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