George E. Stone, born Gerschon Lichtenstein in Łódź, Poland (then the Russian Empire), on May 18, 1903, was a prolific American character actor. His career spanned over four decades, from the silent era to the 1960s, making him a familiar face in classic Hollywood cinema. He specialized in playing small-time criminals, informants, or nervous henchmen, often with a comedic touch. His most notable performances include Otero in *Little Caesar* (1931), the journalist Earl Williams in *The Front Page* (1931), and the recurring role of "The Runt" in the Boston Blackie film series during the 1940s. He also appeared in classics such as *Guys and Dolls* (1955) and, in one of his final roles, played "Toothpick" Charlie in Billy Wilder's *Some Like It Hot* (1959). For his contributions to the motion picture industry, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died in Woodland Hills, California, on May 26, 1967.