Biography

Oliver Cross was born on July 18, 1894 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Foolish Virgin (1924), Dr. Jim (1921) and The Shark Master (1921). He died on February 19, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Oliver Cross was the "most successful" registered male extra in 1934, working a total of 195 days. Gale Ronn was the highest-earning female extra that same year.

The highest paid extra of 1934, he earned $2846 playing "atmosphere" roles. This was earned as a "Class A dress extra," so his wardrobe must have cost him somewhere around $1000, maybe more, for the year. Not to mention the cash he must have spent in constant phone calls and personal contacts with the studios to achieve such a record. So his work netted not more than $30 a week for his own use.

I'm not a star. I'm nothing but a clothes horse--a failure. Yes, I know I'm supposed to have made more than any other extra last year, but what of it? How do you suppose I got 195 days' work last year? Because I know a director? Nothing like it. Because I've invested hundreds of dollars in my wardrobe.