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Harry Hilliard

1886 – 1966

American actor

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Lived 1886 – 1966 (aged 79). Harry Hilliard was an American actor.

Harry S. Hilliard (1886–1966) was an American silent film actor best remembered as one of Theda Bara's leading men, if not her most prominent one. He started at Fox Films and continued on at Metro Pictures. Other leading ladies were June Caprice, May Allison, Carmel Myers and Gladys Brockwell. His career was essentially over by the end of the silent era but he had an uncredited role in a 1944 film. He is not the son of nor is he related to stage actor Robert C. Hilliard despite the resemblance.

Hilliard died in April 1966 after complications from a fall.

Selected filmography Merely Mary Ann (1916) The Strength of the Weak (1916) Gold and the Woman (1916) The Little Fraud (1916 short) A Modern Thelma (1916) Caprice of the Mountains (1916) Little Miss Happiness (1916) The Ragged Princess (1916) Romeo and Juliet (1916) The New York Peacock (1917) Her Greatest Love (1917) Heart and Soul (1917) Patsy (1917) Every Girl's Dream (1917) A Successful Adventure (1918) Set Free (1918) The Little White Savage (1919) The Little Rowdy (1919) Destiny (1919) The Sneak (1919) Cheating Herself (1919) The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Hilliard?

American actor (1886–1966)

When was Harry Hilliard born?

Harry Hilliard was born on 24 October 1886 in Cincinnati.

When did Harry Hilliard die?

Harry Hilliard died on 21 April 1966 in St. Petersburg.

What was Harry Hilliard's occupation?

Harry Hilliard was an actor.

What nationality was Harry Hilliard?

Harry Hilliard was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Hilliard

· Wikidata: Q66818464

· DBpedia: Harry Hilliard (actor)

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