Born Name:  Silvian de Jardin

Born Date:  March 9, 1897

Born Place:  Chicago, Illinois

Died Date:  June 28, 1939

Died Place:  Hollywood, California

Occupations:  Silent film comedic actor, writer, comedy supervisor

Brief Biography:  Bobby Vernon was best known for his juvenile roles in short comedies. He starred in over 200 films—notably with Gloria Swanson and at Christie Film Company—before becoming a gag writer for W.C. Fields and Bing Crosby at Paramount.

Early Life and Career:
Vaudeville Beginnings: Started his career in vaudeville as an understudy for the comedy team Kolb and Dill before moving to film.
Silent Film Star: Standing 5' 2", he was ideal for "juvenile" roles, starting at Universal Pictures in 1913 at age 16.
Key Collaborations: He made9 shorts with Gloria Swanson for Mack Sennett (e.g., The Danger Girl, Teddy at the Throttle in 1917).
Christie Comedy Star: He signed with Christie Film Company, becoming one of their biggest stars until 1929.

Transition to Sound and Behind the Scenes:
Sound Era: Unlike many silent stars, Vernon transitioned to sound films in 1930 with Cry Baby.
Paramount Writer: He retired from acting around 1932-1933 to become a comedy writer and supervisor at Paramount Pictures, where he worked on films for top comedians.

Legacy:
Hollywood Walk of Fame: Posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 1977.
Reputation: Known in his time for his expertise in slapstick, often noted for knowing "custard pies when custard pies were custard pies".