Andy Samuel (April 10, 1909 – March 5, 1992) was an American child actor most notable for his appearances in 19 Our Gang comedies over a three-year period. Career Samuel's film debut in that series was the 1923 short, The Big Show. Samuel was already thirteen before he joined the gang and became the oldest member of the gang. He left the series with a bit part in the 1925 short, Boys Will Be Joys. By the time Samuel left Our Gang he was already sixteen and was the oldest member of the gang. Death Samuel died aged 82 from cancer on March 5, 1992. Selected "Our Gang" Filmography The Champeen (1923) The Big Show (1923) Boys to Board (1923) Giants vs. Yanks (1923) Back Stage (1923) Dogs of War (1923) Lodge Night (1923) No Noise (1923) Big Business (1924) The Buccaneers (1924) Seein' Things (1924) Commencement Day (1924) Jubilo, Jr. (1924) High Society (1924) The Sun Down Limited (1924) Every Man for Himself (1924) Fast Company (1924) The Mysterious Mystery! (1924) Boys Will Be Joys (1925) External links 1909 births 1992 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male child actors American male silent film actors Male actors from California Deaths from cancer in California American male comedy actors Hal Roach Studios actors Our Gang