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William A. Carroll

1875 – 1928

American silent film actor

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Lived 1875 – 1928 (aged 53). William A. Carroll was an American film actor and actor.

William A. Carroll (January 9, 1875 – January 26, 1928), was an American silent film actor.

Biography He was born on January 9, 1875, in Manhattan, New York City.

Entering films with the Selig and Vitagraph film company, Carroll starred in 140 films between 1911 and 1927, including such works as 1916's The Twinkler.

He died of a heart attack in 1928.

Selected filmography

The Immortal Alamo (1911) The School Teacher and the Waif (1912) The Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch (1912) - a villain One Is Business, the Other Crime (1912) - a foreman The Lesser Evil (1912) - in a smuggler band A Beast at Bay (1912) - a guard An Outcast Among Outcasts (1912) - a tramp A Temporary Truce (1912) - in bar / among rescuers Man's Lust for Gold (1912) - among the Indians (as William Carroll) Broken Ways (1913) - in posse A Welcome Intruder (1913) - The Wagon Driver A Frightful Blunder (1913) - a customer A Misunderstood Boy (1913) - a vigilante The Left-Handed Man (1913) - an extra The Tenderfoot's Money (1913) - The Tenderfoot The Stolen Loaf (1913) - at dinner The Switch Tower (1913) - first federal agent A Gambler's Honor (1913) - in a bar During the Round-Up (1913) - the Mexican An Indian's Loyalty (1913) - the Accomplice The Battle at Elderbush Gulch (1913) The Conscience of Hassan Bey (1913) Almost a Wild Man (1913) Judith of Bethulia (1914) Lord Loveland Discovers America (1916) Embers (1916) - Wesley Strange Dulcie's Adventure (1916) The Twinkler (1916) My Fighting Gentleman (1916) John Ermine of the Yellowstone (1917) A Woman's Fool (1918) - Lusk The Magic Eye (1918) - Jack Hands Up! (1918) - Omar the High Priest Bill Henry (1919) - Uncle Chet Jenkins The Trail of the Octopus (1919) - Omar The Blue Bonnet (1919) The Lion Man (1919) Married in Haste (1919) One-Thing-at-a-Time O'Day (1919) The Screaming Shadow (1920) - Harry Malone A Motion to Adjourn (1921) - Joe Selinsky Fifty Candles (1921) - Henry Drew Chain Lightning (1922) - Red Rollins Remembrance (1922) Confidence (1922) Wanderer of the Wasteland (1924) - Merryvale Sporting Youth (1924) - Detective Women First (1924) Alimony (1924) K – The Unknown (1924) - Dr. Ed Wilson The Unwritten Law (1925) - Mr. Smart College Days (1926) Snowbound (1927) - Judge Watkins

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William A. Carroll?

American silent film actor (1875-1928)

When was William A. Carroll born?

William A. Carroll was born on 9 January 1875 in Manhattan.

When did William A. Carroll die?

William A. Carroll died on 26 January 1928 in Glendale.

What was William A. Carroll's occupation?

William A. Carroll was a film actor and actor.

What nationality was William A. Carroll?

William A. Carroll was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William A. Carroll

· Wikidata: Q8003921

· DBpedia: William A. Carroll

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