Trivia

On the night of the fatal fire Young apparently had a spat with his wife Winifred. He went to stay with a friend at a Los Angeles hotel. He died of fire burns after falling asleep in bed with a lit cigarette in his hand.

Playing the snaggle-toothed bad kid "Bonedust" starting at age 7 with the "Our Gang" comedies (billed as Bobby Young). He played the role for six years (1925-1931). Eventually moved into films as a slimy character heavy in the tradition of Dan Duryea and appeared opposite the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Roy Rogers in several film noir and westerns.

His career was interrupted by WWII. He served in the Army. He spent three years in the South Pacific. Once he received his honorable discharge he returned to Hollywood and to films.

His father, Edward A. Young, was a vaudevillian. He joined his father at age 5. His real name was Robert (Howard) Young and changed his first name to Clifton, his mother Eva's maiden name, in order to avoid confusion with well-known actor Robert Young.

Died in a hotel fire in Los Angeles after falling asleep while smoking in bed.

Featured in several of the Joe McDoakes comedy shorts (1946-1949). First in various roles. And then as Homer Hotbox, Joe's wild-eyed, wide-grinning, motor-mouthed friend.

His first wife was songwriter Inez James. He had one son, Frederick by his third wife Winifred.

Clifton (or Cliffton) was his mother's maiden name.

At the time of his demise his residence was 1839 S. Main street, Los Angeles.