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Eugene "Porky" Lee is a Actor American born on 25 october 1933 at Fort Worth (USA)
Eugene Gordon Lee (October 25, 1933 – October 16, 2005) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies as Porky from 1935 to 1939. During his tenure in Our Gang, Porky originated the catchphrase "O-tay!", though it is commonly attributed to Buckwheat.
Our Gang
Lee got his break in motion pictures in 1935, after producer Hal Roach noted how much the eighteen-month-old toddler looked like Our Gang star Spanky McFarland, also from Texas. The Lee family traveled from Texas to Culver City, California, and Eugene Lee, nicknamed "Porky" by the studio, joined the cast as Spanky's little brother. Porky appeared in forty-two Our Gang comedies over four years. Lee, McFarland, and Our Gang co-stars Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, and Darla Hood constituted what is today the most familiar incarnation of Our Gang.
This group moved from Hal Roach Studios to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1938 after Roach sold the series. When Lee grew several inches in height during early 1939 (to the point that the five-year-old was the same height as ten-year-old McFarland), MGM replaced him with Mickey Gubitosi, later better known by the stage name of Robert Blake.
Later years
After leaving the series, Lee retired from motion pictures, and entered public school. As an adult, he became an alternative school educator at Broomfield High School in Colorado. Lee changed his name and began going by Gordon Lee (naming himself after his favorite Our Gang director, Gordon Douglas) to avoid any correlation with his former acting career.
After retiring, Lee moved to Minnesota to be closer to his son Douglas. In the early 1980s, Lee began appearing at Little Rascals reunions and began a business selling "Porky"-related merchandise. Finally embracing his past, Lee was known to tell Our Gang fans "we are relics of history."
Death
On October 16, 2005 after battling lung cancer and brain cancer, he died at the age of 71, nine days before his 72nd birthday.
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Birth name Eugene Lee
Nationality USA
Birth 25 october 1933 at Fort Worth (USA)
Death 16 october 2005 (at 71 years) at Minneapolis (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 25 october 1933 at Fort Worth (USA)
Death 16 october 2005 (at 71 years) at Minneapolis (USA)
Biography
Lee was born in Fort Worth, Texas as Eugene Lee, and was adopted.Our Gang
Lee got his break in motion pictures in 1935, after producer Hal Roach noted how much the eighteen-month-old toddler looked like Our Gang star Spanky McFarland, also from Texas. The Lee family traveled from Texas to Culver City, California, and Eugene Lee, nicknamed "Porky" by the studio, joined the cast as Spanky's little brother. Porky appeared in forty-two Our Gang comedies over four years. Lee, McFarland, and Our Gang co-stars Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, and Darla Hood constituted what is today the most familiar incarnation of Our Gang.
This group moved from Hal Roach Studios to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1938 after Roach sold the series. When Lee grew several inches in height during early 1939 (to the point that the five-year-old was the same height as ten-year-old McFarland), MGM replaced him with Mickey Gubitosi, later better known by the stage name of Robert Blake.
Later years
After leaving the series, Lee retired from motion pictures, and entered public school. As an adult, he became an alternative school educator at Broomfield High School in Colorado. Lee changed his name and began going by Gordon Lee (naming himself after his favorite Our Gang director, Gordon Douglas) to avoid any correlation with his former acting career.
After retiring, Lee moved to Minnesota to be closer to his son Douglas. In the early 1980s, Lee began appearing at Little Rascals reunions and began a business selling "Porky"-related merchandise. Finally embracing his past, Lee was known to tell Our Gang fans "we are relics of history."
Death
On October 16, 2005 after battling lung cancer and brain cancer, he died at the age of 71, nine days before his 72nd birthday.
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Alfalfa's Aunt (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Barbara Bedford, George McFarland, Blossom Rock, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Porky
Rating73%
Alfalfa's Aunt Penelope sends the Switzers a telegram that says that she's coming to visit. She has given up her pursuits of being a sculptor and has turned to writing murder mysteries. Just before Alfalfa's parents leave to attend a meeting that night, Penelope reads Alfalfa's father John a page of her story, which is written in the form of a letter:
Auto Antics (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Robert Blake, Darla Hood
Roles Porky
Rating66%
Sniffles enlists the gang to help him with his hopes to win the upcoming Kidmobile Race Classic are nearly dashed when town bully Butch (Tommy Bond) arranges for the gang's pet pooch Whiskers to be picked up by the dog pound. But instead of demoralizing the gang, the impoundment of Whiskers merely gives them a stronger reason to win the race and claim the prize, with which they will pay the dog's license fee. Only temporarily foiled, Butch and his pal Woim try every dirty trick in the book to sabotage the gang's homemade "auto."
Clown Princes (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy
Roles Porky
Rating64%
When the gang goes to Porky's house, they learn that his family is in danger of eviction unless they pay their landlord the balance remaining on their rent. The gang decides to raise the money by setting up a circus in Porky's barn, with Spanky as the ringleader. A sideshow outside introduces the kid circus' young patrons to Oogie-Boogie, the Wildman from Borneo (Buckwheat), Mademoiselle Darla, the Greatest Rattlesnake Charmer in the World, and the World's Shortest and Tallest Men (Slapsie in a beard and Sniffles on stilts). Also included in the sideshow are the Head Without a Body (Porky), and The Famous Sime and Neez Twins - two boys with their clothes stitched together, revealed as such when Violet the Goat eats the grass skirt covering the stitching.
Cousin Wilbur (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Scotty Beckett, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick
Roles Porky
Rating67%
Against his will, Alfalfa invites his sissified Cousin Wilbur (Our Gang alumni Scotty Beckett) to join the All 4 One Club. The enterprising Wilbur immediately increases the membership by offering cash compensation (usually a penny or two) for every black eye and busted nose administered by Butch and Woim. When the two tough guys try to muscle in on the club, Wilbur surprises everyone by proving himself to be the best bare-knuckle fighter on the block.
Dog Daze (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond
Roles Porky
Rating57%
The gang must raise 37 cents to pay off Butch. After earning a dollar for taking care of an injured dog, the kids hit upon a sure-fire moneymaking scheme; they will "rescue" every dog in town, thereby collecting a dollar from each grateful owner. Naturally, the pet owners are upset when their pooches mysteriously disappear, and before long the gang is in hot water with the cops.
Duel Personalities (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Darla Hood, Tommy Bond, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
Roles Porky (uncredited)
Rating64%
Upset that his youthful sweetheart Darla has once again thrown him over in favor of neighborhood bully Butch, Alfalfa tries to forget his troubles by watching a sidewalk performance by famed hypnotist Professor William Delmore. Chosen as a subject, Alfalfa is hypnotized into believing that he is the fearless D'Artagnan, of Three Musketeers fame. Armed with this bold new personality, Alfalfa not only sweeps Darla off her feet, but also challenges the dumbfounded Butch to a duel. The results, while not deadly, are devastating.
Joy Scouts (1939)
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Leonard Landy, Robert Blake
Roles Porky
Rating61%
Told that they are too young to join the Greenpoint Boy Scouts, the gang forms a troop of their own. Unfortunately, their camping and survival skills leave much to be desired. They pitch a tent over a well getting soaked; they burn the bacon, wieners, and fish they try to cook; get caught in a rainstorm, and get poison ivy. A flood traps the kids, but some real scouts come to the rescue.
Tiny Troubles (1939)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, George McFarland, Darla Hood, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Emory Parnell
Roles Porky
Rating63%
Alfalfa has a loud crying baby brother that he wants to get rid of. When out with the gang he sees what he thinks is a baby in a carriage. He puts his baby brother in that carriage and takes this "baby" back home. But the baby happens to be a midget who lives a life of crime named "Lightfingered Lester". Lester initially plays along but causes all sorts of havoc soon after including drinking beer, taunting the gang, and attempting to rob the house. Someone else finds the baby and brings him to the police station. The police then raid Alfalfa's home and take the gang in when they find Lester there. They are all taken in. They send Lester back to jail while giving the gang probation.
Feed 'em and Weep (1938)
, 12minutesDirected by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Max Davidson, Philip Hurlic, Gary Jasgur
Roles Porky
Rating69%
It iw Mr. Hood's birthday, and he has been eagerly anticipating a quiet dinner at home with his family. Darla then mentioned that she has invited her friends o the celebration: Alfalfa, Porky, and Philip. The well-meaning trio drive Mr. Hood to distraction with loud and interminable choruses of "Happy Birthday, Mr. Hood." Then they present their ill-conceived presents: a frog, a duck, and a cat. When the kids are not arguing over their favorite comic-strip characters, they are busily devouring Mr. Hood's birthday dinner. Mr. Hood, disgusted over the whole affair, declares he is going out to get a bite to eat and leaves.
Party Fever (1938)
Directed by George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Sidney Kibrick, Darla Hood, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Porky
Rating61%
Once again, Alfalfa and Butch are bitter rivals for the affections of Darla. The nerdish Waldo comes up with a solution: Alfalfa and Butch will compete for the title of Junior Mayor of Greenpoint during Boys' Week, and whichever one wins will earn the honor of escorting Darla to the annual Strawberry Festival. But despite the strenuous efforts of both young candidates, a "dark horse" wins not only the election, but also the girl.
Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas, George Sidney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Darla Hood, George McFarland, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Darwood Kaye
Roles Porky
Rating64%
The gang members are putting on a musical show about Aladdin and his lamp. While Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla endeavor to stick to the script (such as it is), their efforts are undermined by smaller kids Buckwheat and Porky.
The Awful Tooth (1938)
Directed by Nate Watt
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Jack Norton
Roles Porky
Rating64%
Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Porky, and Spike in need of money to purchase baseball equipment, devise a scheme: they will have all their teeth pulled out, which they calculate will earn them one dime per tooth from the tooth fairy. Their dentist hears of their plan, and takes steps to dissuade the kids—beginning with a terrified Alfalfa. In the end, Alfalfa decides to keep his teeth, but the dentist does give them some baseball equipment as a reward for
Bear Facts (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Jack Baxley, Ed Brandenburg, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Darla Hood
Roles Porky
Rating67%
In an effort to impress Darla (Darla Hood), Alfalfa (Carl Switzer) tells her that he's a famous bear trainer. Little does he know that Darla's father owns a circus - and a bear costume. It's time for everyone to uncover the "bear facts".
Came the Brawn (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Carl Switzer, Tommy Bond, Darla Hood, George McFarland, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Eugene "Porky" Lee
Roles Porky
Rating68%
Canned Fishing (1938)
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Eugene "Porky" Lee, Gary Jasgur, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas
Roles Porky
Rating64%
Again concocting an elaborate hooky-playing scheme, Spanky places a block of ice on the chest of his pal Alfalfa, who spent the night with him at his house. The strategy this time is to convince their mothers that Alfalfa has a bad cold or the flu, and that Spanky must remain by his side to nurse him back to health. In fact, the boys plan to go fishing the moment their mothers' backs are turned—and the scheme might have worked, had Buckwheat and Porky not spilled the beans to Spanky's mother.