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Slim Summerville (born George Joseph Somerville; July 10, 1892 – January 5, 1946) was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies.
American film actor and director who rose to prominence in the silent era of Hollywood, notably as a Keystone Kop, before establishing himself as a reliable character actor in sound-era dramas and comedies.
He is recognized for his performances in films such as All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), The Front Page (1931), and various early Charlie Chaplin shorts including Tillie's Punctured Romance.
Summerville began his career on the Mack Sennett lot and later worked extensively for Universal Pictures, appearing in numerous feature films and directing several short comedies.