About Billy Mason
Lived 1889 – 1941 (aged 51). Billy Mason was an American actor, screenwriter and film director.
Billy Mason (April 1, 1889 – January 24, 1941) was an American vaudeville performer and film comedian of the silent era. He appeared in over a hundred short films as well as several features. He also directed a handful of films, including Baseball Madness starring Gloria Swanson.
Selected filmography From the Submerged (1912) The Snare (1912) The Right Direction (1916) A Dash of Courage (1916) Billy the Bandit (1916) Baseball Madness (1917) Some Bride (1919) Hard Boiled (1919) A Taste of Life (1919) The Wolf (1919) It Might Happen to You (1920)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Mason?
American actor (1889-1941)
When was Billy Mason born?
Billy Mason was born on 1 April 1889 in South Dakota.
When did Billy Mason die?
Billy Mason died on 24 January 1941 in Orange.
What was Billy Mason's occupation?
Billy Mason was an actor, screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was Billy Mason?
Billy Mason was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Mason (performer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Mason. https://biography.guide/billy-mason/
MLA: "Billy Mason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-mason/.
Chicago: "Billy Mason." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-mason/.
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