John K. Collum (June 29, 1926 — August 28, 1962) was an American child actor. He appeared in many ''

Our Gang ''Our Gang'' (also known as ''The Little Rascals'' or ''Hal Roach's Rascals'') is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. Created by film producer Hal Roach, also the ...

'' films of the 1930s as the character Uh-Huh.

Career

Born in

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, Collum was the son of

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's casting director, Joseph Collum. He first appeared in the 1932 short, ''

A Lad an' a Lamp ''A Lad an' a Lamp'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 119th (32nd talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. The film has been criticized as containing racist humor. Plot Fascina ...

''. He was never a regular cast member and portrayed a character named Uh-Huh. Uh-Huh answered most of his questions with a drawn-out "Uh-huuuuuh". After 1933, Collum was used as an extra whenever a large group children was needed. He appeared in many films from 1934 to 1938. His final appearance in the Our Gang series is in the 1938 short ''

Three Men in a Tub ''Three Men in a Tub'' is a 1938 ''Our Gang'' short film, short comedy film directed by Nate Watt. It was the 164th ''Our Gang'' short (165th episode, 76th talking short, and 77th talking episode) that was released. Cast The Gang * Darla Hood ...

''.

Death

Two months past his 36th birthday, Collum died of a

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. He is interred in the

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. He was married to Lois Rae Collum, and was the father of James, Sharon and John Collum.

Our Gang Filmography

*''A Lad 'an a Lamp'' (1932) *''

Fish Hooky ''Fish Hooky'' is a 1933 ''Our Gang'' short subject, short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 120th (32nd talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot Wheezer, Dickie, Uh-huh, and Stymie choose to play hooky fro ...

'' (1933) *''Forgotten Babies'' (1933) *''Mush and Milk'' (1933) *''

Washee Ironee ''Washee Ironee'' is a 1934 '' Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by James Parrott. It was the 131st ''Our Gang'' short (43rd talking episode) that was released. Plot On the day that he is scheduled to perform a violin solo at a swank bridge ...

'' (1934) *''Little Sinner'' (1935) *''Our Gang Follies of 1936'' (1935) *''The Pinch Singer'' (1936) *''Arbor Day'' (1936) *''

Bored of Education ''Bored of Education'' is a 1936 '' Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. Produced by Hal Roach and released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, it was the 146th entry in the ''Our Gang'' series to be released. Plot It is t ...

'' (1936) *''Too Two Young'' (1936) *''Pay as You Exit'' (1936) *'' Spooky Hooky'' (1936) *''Glove Taps'' (1937) *''Hearts Are Thumps'' (1937) *''

Rushin' Ballet ''Rushin' Ballet'' is a 1937 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 154th ''Our Gang'' short (155th episode, 66th talking short, and 67th talking episode) that was released. Cast The Gang * Eugene Lee as Porky ...

'' (1937) *''

Fishy Tales ''Fishy Tales'' is a 1937 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 157th ''Our Gang'' short (158th episode, 69th talking short, and 70th talking episode) that was released. Cast The Gang * Eugene Lee as Porky * G ...

'' (1937) *'' Framing Youth'' (1937) *'' The Pigskin Palooka'' (1937) *''

Mail and Female ''Mail and Female'' is a 1937 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer. It was the 160th ''Our Gang'' short (161st episode, 71st talking short, and 72nd talking episode) that was released. Plot The Gang's male members, heade ...

'' (1937) *''

Our Gang Follies of 1938 ''Our Gang Follies of 1938'' (later reissued as simply ''Follies of 1938'') is a 1937 American musical short subject, the 161st short subject entry in Hal Roach's ''Our Gang'' (''Little Rascals'') series. Directed by Gordon Douglas as a sequel to ...

'' (1937) *''

'' (1938)

Solo Filmography

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'' (1953) *''

The Music Man ''The Music Man'' is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and ...

'' (1962; final film appearance)

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