Syd Saylor (born Leo Sailor; March 24, 1895 – December 21, 1962)[1] was an American comedic actor and movie cowboy sidekick who appeared in 395 films and television series between 1926 and 1962.

[3] He graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago and worked as an artist before venturing into acting.

[4] In the silent film days of the 1920s, he starred in a series of two-reel comedy shorts,[1] Let George Do It, as the title character.

[1] He briefly appeared, sometimes unbilled, in numerous television episodes of Maverick (1957-1962), often with James Garner, always recognizable for his distinctive voice.

On September 5, 1941, his wife, Marie, obtained a divorce in Los Angeles.