From Wikipedia
Hooper Atchley (April 30, 1887 â November 17, 1943) was an
American film actor. He appeared in 214 films between 1929 and 1944 and is
known for his appearance as the inconsiderate father in the Our Gang film
Birthday Blues (1932).
Atchley committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun
in 1943 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.