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Eric Mayne (born April 28, 1865, died February 9, 1947) was an Irish-born American stage and film actor.

Background
Mayne was educated at Westminster and Durham in England and worked nearly thirty years on stage in London and in Ireland. He preferred Shakespearean roles and in the 40s was a lecturer in Shakespeare at University College in Los Angeles.

Film
After arriving in Hollyeood in 1915, and due to his size and appearance, he became a prolific and sought-after character player in silent movies, often being cast as either the heavy or a comic foil. With the advent of sound pictures he initially remained in demand as an extra and small-part supporting actor, however, his career declined until he was receiving only bit parts. He died in Hollywood, California on February 9, 1947.