
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
- Date of Birth: 1925-03-29
- Date of Death: 1945-03-17
- Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Biography
Robert E. Hutchins was born March 29th, 1925, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born to James Hutchins and Olga Hutchins (nee Roe). Robert was a very outgoing boy with a charming personality, because frie... Robert E. Hutchins was born March 29th, 1925, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born to James Hutchins and Olga Hutchins (nee Roe). Robert was a very outgoing boy with a charming personality, because friends persuaded James and Olga to go to a Hollywood photographer and get his picture taken. The photographer was impressed by Robert's intelligence, and asked to take a few feet of film of him. The results were so good that the film ended up in the projection room at Hal Roach Studios. Hal Roach decided the boy would be a good addition to his "Our Gang" short films, and signed him to a five year contract. On his first day at the studio, Robert didn't have an identity for his part in the movies, and he was running around so much that he began to wheeze. Such led to the coining of the 'Wheezer' name, one he carried for the rest of his time in Our Gang. Robert played the perky, tag-along little brother that was always anxious to be part of the mischief that the gang was getting into. He played such a part in both the silent films and the talkies.

Fish Hooky
Comedy, Family • 1933 January

Teacher's Pet
Family, Comedy • 1930 October

Spook Spoofing
Comedy, Horror • 1928 January

Saturday's Lesson
Comedy • 1929 November

Little Daddy
Comedy • 1931 March

Forgotten Babies
Comedy • 1933 March

It's Showtime
Documentary • 1976 March

Election Day
Comedy • 1929 January

Love Business
Comedy • 1931 February

Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Comedy • 1928 April