Spencer Bell (actor)

Spencer Bell
Lobby card for Blue Blood (1925)
Born	(1887-09-25)September 25, 1887 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	August 18, 1935(1935-08-18) (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	G. Howe Black
Occupation	Actor

Spencer Bell (September 25, 1887 - August 18, 1935) was an African-American actor, best known for playing opposite Larry Semon in several of his comedies.

Bell was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Prior to his Hollywood career, Bell worked as a chauffeur. He costarred with comedian Larry Semon in several of his silent comedies, notably The Wizard of Oz as Snowball, Rastus where he was credited as G. Howe Black, and the Cowardly Lion. During the 1930s, Bell regularly appeared in the Mickey McGuire film series. He briefly ran an acting troup in Harlem.

Bell died from complications from stomach surgery on August 18, 1935 in Los Angeles, California.