Name William Worthington | Role Film actor | |
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Born April 8, 1872 ( 1872-04-08 ) Troy, New York Occupation Silent film actor and director Died April 9, 1941, Beverly Hills, California, United States Movies The Dragon Painter, The Tong Man, The Keeper of the Bees, The Return of Boston Blackie, The Gold Ghost Similar People Tsuru Aoki, Sessue Hayakawa, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Peil - Sr, Harry O Hoyt | ||
William Worthington (April 8, 1872 in Troy, New York – April 9, 1941 in Beverly Hills, California) was an American silent film actor and director.
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Career
William became interested in the performing arts when he began his career as an opera singer and stage actor. He entered films with a lead role in 1913, and one of his most notable films was Damon and Pythias in 1914. From 1917 to 1925, William concentrated on directing films and was the head of a film production firm called Multicolor, which was bought by Cinecolor in 1932. He was active in films up until his death in 1941.
Filmography
Actor
1942
Joan of Ozark as
Clem (uncredited)
1941
Blossoms in the Dust as
City Councilman (uncredited)
1940
Law and Order as
Judge Williams
1940
Jack Pot (Short) as
Gambler (uncredited)
1940
Abe Lincoln in Illinois as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as
Committeeman (uncredited)
1939
Pride of the Blue Grass as
First Steward (uncredited)
1939
Rio as
American Banker (uncredited)
1939
Espionage Agent as
Instructor in Montage (uncredited)
1939
Hawaiian Nights as
Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1939
The Forgotten Woman as
Doctor (uncredited)
1939
6,000 Enemies as
Frank Jordan (uncredited)
1939
The Girl from Mexico as
Mr. Patton (uncredited)
1939
Union Pacific as
Oliver Ames (uncredited)
1939
Zenobia as
Townsman (uncredited)
1939
Dark Victory as
Specialist #1 (uncredited)
1939
First Offenders as
Judge (uncredited)
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as
Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
1939
They Made Her a Spy as
Senator in the Dome Cafe (uncredited)
1939
Homicide Bureau as
Citizen League Member (uncredited)
1938
Sweethearts as
Backstage Man at NBC Theater (uncredited)
1938
Angels with Dirty Faces as
Warden (uncredited)
1938
Gang Bullets as
Judge (uncredited)
1938
The Cowboy and the Lady as
Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
1938
Young Dr. Kildare as
Board Member (uncredited)
1938
There Goes My Heart as
Silent Banker (uncredited)
1938
The Spider's Web as
Cantlon (uncredited)
1938
Boys Town as
Governor (uncredited)
1938
I Am the Law as
Committee Man (uncredited)
1938
The Chaser as
Dr. Matthews (uncredited)
1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as
Guest (uncredited)
1938
Squadron of Honor as
Major (uncredited)
1938
Hold That Kiss as
Dog Show Judge (uncredited)
1938
A Trip to Paris as
Councilman (uncredited)
1938
The Beloved Brat as
Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
1938
Women Are Like That as
The Minister (uncredited)
1938
Accidents Will Happen as
Irate Car Owner Getting Bumped (uncredited)
1938
Walking Down Broadway as
Judge (uncredited)
1938
Sergeant Murphy as
Judge at Horse Show (uncredited)
1937
Hollywood Hotel as
Man at Premiere (uncredited)
1937
Missing Witnesses as
John - Radio Listener (uncredited)
1937
Live, Love and Learn as
Mr. Killy (uncredited)
1937
Alcatraz Island as
Judge (uncredited)
1937
Music for Madame as
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
1937
The Footloose Heiress as
Mr. Clark's Associate (uncredited)
1937
Broadway Melody of 1938 as
N.O. Norwich (uncredited)
1937
Marry the Girl as
George Washington (uncredited)
1937
The Singing Marine as
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1937
The Great Gambini as
Elderly Man (uncredited)
1937
Penny Wisdom (Short) as
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1937
Ready, Willing and Able as
Elderly Man in Hallway (uncredited)
1937
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney as
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1937
Man of the People as
Judge (uncredited)
1937
Criminal Lawyer as
Party Guest (uncredited)
1937
Devil's Playground as
Vice Admiral (uncredited)
1937
Woman-Wise as
Guest in Cafe (uncredited)
1937
Battle of Greed as
Judge William H. Avery
1936
That Girl from Paris as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1936
After the Thin Man as
'Respectable' Man in Car (uncredited)
1936
Give Me Liberty (Short) as
Pendleton (uncredited)
1936
Camille as
Man in Casino (uncredited)
1936
The Accusing Finger as
Senator (uncredited)
1936
Can This Be Dixie? as
George Washington Peachtree
1936
Polo Joe as
Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
1936
Alibi for Murder as
John J. Foster (uncredited)
1936
The Final Hour as
Judge (uncredited)
1936
The Crime of Dr. Forbes as
Faculty Doctor (uncredited)
1936
The Law in Her Hands as
Appellate Court Judge (uncredited)
1936
Champagne Charlie as
Board Member (uncredited)
1936
Dangerous Intrigue as
Steel Mill Executive (uncredited)
1935
Magnificent Obsession as
Man on Boat (uncredited)
1935
If You Could Only Cook as
Mr. Fletcher (uncredited)
1935
In Old Kentucky as
Bit (uncredited)
1935
Grand Exit as
Doctor (uncredited)
1935
The Case of the Lucky Legs as
Audience Member Next to Patton (uncredited)
1935
Diamond Jim as
Man at Bar (uncredited)
1935
Anna Karenina as
Opera Spectator (uncredited)
1935
Orchids to You as
Judge at Flower Show (uncredited)
1935
The Keeper of the Bees as
Colonel
1935
Love Me Forever as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1935
Hooray for Love as
Man Nodding 'No' in Montage (uncredited)
1935
Public Hero Number 1 as
Prison Board Member (uncredited)
1935
Reckless as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1935
Cardinal Richelieu as
King's Chamberlain
1935
A Night at the Ritz as
Banker (uncredited)
1935
Twenty Dollars a Week as
Mr. Davidson
1935
A Notorious Gentleman as
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
1935
Symphony of Living as
Symphony Chairman
1935
Grand Old Girl as
School Board Member (uncredited)
1934
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head as
Attendant (uncredited)
1934
The President Vanishes as
Legislator
1934
Tailspin Tommy as
Denver Doctor [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
1934
One Exciting Adventure as
Man
1934
Dames as
Board Member in Show (uncredited)
1934
His Greatest Gamble as
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1934
The World Moves On as
Judge of Duel (uncredited)
1934
The Gold Ghost (Short) as
Gloria's Father, Jim
1934
Beggars in Ermine as
Board Member (uncredited)
1934
You Can't Buy Everything as
Bank Teller (uncredited)
1933
Design for Living as
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
1933
Duck Soup as
Minister of Finance #1 (uncredited)
1933
Perils of Pauline as
American Consul [Ch. 1]
1933
I Loved a Woman as
Jefferson (uncredited)
1933
Lady for a Day as
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1933
Morning Glory as
Banker - Party Guest (uncredited)
1933
Melody Cruise as
Guest at Bon Voyage Party (uncredited)
1933
The Silk Express as
Annoyed Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1933
Picture Snatcher as
Reporter Witnessing Execution (uncredited)
1933
The Little Giant as
Harry S. Ames - Cass-Winter Associate (uncredited)
1933
Gabriel Over the White House as
Member of Congress (uncredited)
1933
The Keyhole as
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1932
No More Orchids as
Cannon (uncredited)
1932
The Trial of Vivienne Ware as
Assistant Defense Attorney (uncredited)
1931
Shipmates as
Admiral Schuyler
1931
Finger Prints as
John Mackey
1931
The Man Who Came Back as
Capt. Gallon
1928
Half a Bride as
Mr. Winslow
1928
Good Morning, Judge as
Mr. Grey Sr
1928
Happiness Ahead as
Mortimer Goodstone
1927
The Return of Boston Blackie as
John Markham
1926
Kid Boots as
Eleanor's Father
1926
Her Honor, the Governor
1925
The Awful Truth as
Jonathan Sims
1923
Red Lights as
Luke Carson
1923
The Green Goddess as
The High Priest
1921
High Heels as
Joshua Barton
1916
The Reward of Chivalry (Short) as
Undetermined Secondary Role (unconfirmed, uncredited)
1915
The Queen of Hearts (Short) as
Col. Phillipot
1915
The Great Ruby Mystery (Short) as
Heinrich von Buclow
1915
Homage (Short) as
Abdiel O'Day - Erwin's Father
1915
The Grail (Short) as
Griswold - Jean's Father
1915
The Black Box as
Prof. Ashleigh / Lord Ashleigh / Lady Ashleigh
1915
Changed Lives (Short) as
James
1915
The Flash (Short) as
Old Carl Bauer
1914
The Big Sister's Christmas (Short) as
Martin Towne
1914
A Page from Life (Short) as
Carter - Rita's Father
1914
Called Back as
Dr. Manuel Ceneri
1914
Damon and Pythias as
Damon
1914
The Opened Shutters as
Thinkright Johnson
1914
The Chorus Girl's Thanksgiving (Short)
1914
The Link That Binds (Short) as
Fergus McClain - Donald's Father
1914
The Vagabond (Short) as
The Father
1914
Kid Regan's Hands (Short) as
Bill Sweeney
1914
As the Wind Blows (Short) as
The Husband
1914
A Prince of Bavaria (Short) as
Peter Carson - Caroline's Father
1914
Through the Flames (Short) as
Bill Hampton - Bert's Pal
1914
Circle 17 (Short) as
Prof. Bartoli
1914
The Sob Sister (Short) as
Mr. Tracy
1914
Prowlers of the Wild (Short) as
John
1914
On the Rio Grande (Short) as
James Russell - Anna's Father
1914
The Spy as
Gen. George Washington
1914
The Woman in Black (Short) as
Prof. M. Byrd
1914
On the Verge of War (Short) as
Prof. Polari - Hypnotist
1914
Stolen Glory (Short) as
Paul Devine
1914
Samson as
Ladal
1914
Risen from the Ashes (Short)
1914
Sealed Orders (Short)
1914
The Man Who Lied (Short) as
Ed Lewis
1913
The Dread Inheritance (Short) as
The Doctor
1913
The Barrier of Bars (Short) as
Worthington
1913
Back to Life (Short) as
The Gambler
1913
Forgotten Women (Short) as
The Reveller
1913
The Passerby (Short) as
Mr. Klein
1913
The Restless Spirit (Short) as
The Stranger
Director
1925
The Girl on the Stairs
1925
Beauty and the Bad Man
1923
Fashionable Fakers
1923
The Bolted Door
1923
Kindled Courage
1922
Afraid to Fight
1922
Out of the Silent North
1922
Tracked to Earth
1921
Dr. Jim
1921
Go Straight
1921
Opened Shutters
1921
The Greater Profit
1921
The Beautiful Gambler
1921
The Unknown Wife
1920
The Silent Barrier
1920
The Beggar Prince
1919
The Tong Man (as Wm. Worthington)
1919
The Illustrious Prince
1919
The Dragon Painter
1919
The Gray Horizon
1919
The Man Beneath
1919
All Wrong
1919
His Debt
1919
The Courageous Coward
1919
A Heart in Pawn
1919
Bonds of Honor
1918
His Birthright
1918
Ghost of the Rancho
1918
Twenty-One
1918
The Beloved Traitor
1917
The Clean-Up
1917
The Car of Chance
1917
Bringing Home Father
1917
The Clock
1917
The Man Who Took a Chance
1917
The Devil's Pay Day
1916
Little Partner (Short)
1916
A Stranger from Somewhere
1916
The Masked Woman (Short)
1916
Love Never Dies
1916
Main 4400 (Short)
1916
The Heart of a Show Girl (Short)
1916
Cross Purposes (Short)
1916
Lee Blount Goes Home (Short)
1916
Nature Incorporated (Short)
1916
They Wouldn't Take Him Seriously (Short)
1916
The False Part (Short)
1916
The Rose Colored Scarf (Short)
1916
The Wire Pullers (Short)
1916
Darcy of the Northwest Mounted (Short)
1916
The Mark of a Gentleman (Short)
1916
The Best Man's Bride (Short)
1916
After the Play (Short)
1916
The Dupe (Short)
1916
The Family Secret (Short)
1916
The Reward of Chivalry (Short)
1915
As the Shadows Fall (Short)
1915
In Search of a Wife (Short)
1915
On the Level (Short)
1915
The Fair God of Sun Island (Short)
1915
Her Prey (Short)
1915
The Queen of Hearts (Short)
1915
Misjudged (Short)
1915
The Social Lion (Short)
1915
The Gopher (Short)
1915
Homage (Short)
1915
The Grail (Short)
Producer
1917
The Clock (producer)
1916
The False Part (Short) (producer)
Writer
1915
Her Prey (Short) (scenario)
Archive Footage
1963
Hollywood and the Stars (TV Series documentary) as
Warden (clip from Angels with Dirty Faces (1938))
- How to Succeed as a Gangster (1963) - Warden (clip from Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)) (uncredited)
References
William Worthington (actor) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA