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William Scott

1893 – 1967

American actor of the silent era

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About William Scott

Lived 1893 – 1967 (aged 74). William Scott was an American actor.

William Scott (August 1, 1893 – August 22, 1967) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 90 films between 1913 and 1934. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Partial filmography

A Man of Sorrow (1916) Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley (1918) The Still Alarm (1918) The City of Purple Dreams (1918) Thieves (1919) Who's Your Servant? (1920) The Mother of His Children (1920) Jackie (1921) Hickville to Broadway (1921) A Voice in the Dark (1921) Deserted at the Altar (1922) Alias Julius Caesar (1922) Only a Shop Girl (1922) His Last Race (1923) The Fourth Musketeer (1923) Yesterday's Wife (1923) Innocence (1923) Not a Drum Was Heard (1924) Against All Odds (1924) Dante's Inferno (1924) Beyond the Border (1925) After Business Hours (1925) The Light of Western Stars (1925) The Great Jewel Robbery (1925) The Earth Woman (1926) By Whose Hand? (1927) Smoke Bellew (1929) Daughters of Desire (1929) Caught Plastered (1931) Hotel Continental (1932) Come on Danger! (1932) Strangers of the Evening (1932) The Last Mile (1932)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Scott?

American actor of the silent era (1893–1967)

When was William Scott born?

William Scott was born on 1 August 1893 in Wisconsin.

When did William Scott die?

William Scott died on 22 August 1967 in Los Angeles.

What was William Scott's occupation?

William Scott was an actor.

What nationality was William Scott?

William Scott was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Scott

· Wikidata: Q8018206

· DBpedia: William Scott (actor)

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