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William Clifford

1877 – 1941

Actor and screenwriter

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Lived 1877 – 1941 (aged 64). William Clifford was an American actor and screenwriter.

William Clifford (1878 – December 23, 1941) was an American actor and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 170 films between 1910 and 1929. He also wrote for 30 films between 1913 and 1919.

Clifford was born in New Orleans in 1878, and he was educated in voice and music in Toronto, Canada.

Early in his career, Clifford acted on stage as a supporting player for 18 years before he formed his own repertory company that toured the United States.

He died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography

The Immortal Alamo (1911) When Lincoln Paid (1913 - wrote) The Werewolf (1913) The Battle of Bull Run (1913) Threads of Destiny (1914) The Second in Command (1915) The Silent Voice (1915) Nearly a King (1916) (screenplay) A Corner in Cotton (1916) My Lady Incog (1916), wrote The Island of Desire (1917) A Tale of Two Cities (1917) Pay Me! (1917) The Avenging Trail (1917) The Square Deceiver (1917) Broadway Bill (1918) The Landloper (1918) Gambling in Souls (1919) The U.P. Trail (1920) The Confession (1920) Riders of the Dawn (1920) The Sagebrusher (1920) The Notorious Miss Lisle (1920) The Dwelling Place of Light (1920) The Money Changers (1920) The Turning Point (1920) The Man of the Forest (1921) Sowing the Wind (1921) The Mask (1921) The Isle of Love (1922) Ashes of Vengeance (1923) Stepping Lively (1924) See You in Jail (1927)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Clifford?

actor and screenwriter (1877-1941)

When was William Clifford born?

William Clifford was born on 27 June 1877 in New Orleans.

When did William Clifford die?

William Clifford died on 23 December 1941 in Los Angeles.

What was William Clifford's occupation?

William Clifford was an actor and screenwriter.

What nationality was William Clifford?

William Clifford was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Clifford

· Wikidata: Q8006900

· DBpedia: William Clifford (actor)

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