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...
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...
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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
Charlie was from the Phillipines
& came to California as a stowaway
He died in 1961 at age 58
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.
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...
Other gorilla parody acts mentioned
but not detailed are Natal Lemke & Jargo
Did you actually do a gorilla Lee
Morris Costume was famous
for making gorilla outfits
They may still exist
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
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...
Well then Mr Lee a photo or 2
or 3 would be very welcomed
Along with the seals & babboons
& whatever else you have
To sunshine@aadata.com
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