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William Welsh

1870 – 1946

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Lived 1870 – 1946 (aged 76). William Welsh was an American actor and film actor.

William Welsh (February 9, 1870 – July 16, 1946) was an American actor of stage and the silent era. He appeared in 153 films between 1912 and 1936. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died in Los Angeles, California at age 76.

Cyril Biddulph (left) and William Welsh (right) from photo from play on page 24 of Harper’s Weekly, April 30, 1910 Vol 54 Iss 2784.

Selected filmography

Robespierre (1913) - Dumont Traffic in Souls (1913) - William Trubus Neptune's Daughter (1914) - King Neptune Courtmartialed (1915) - General Bleirot The White Terror (1915) - David Duncan Conscience (1915) - John Benson Thou Shalt Not Lie (1915, Short) - Fred Wales The Primrose Path (1915) - Cartwright The Lords of High Decision (1916) - Walsh Autumn (1916) Elusive Isabel (1916) - Chief Campbell The Narrow Path (1916) - Bessie's Father Two Seats at the Opera (1916, Short) - Dr. Jones The Foolish Virgin (1916) - Jim's father 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) - Charles Denver The Eternal Sin (1917) - Gubetta Parentage (1917) - John Brown Bull's Eye (1917, Serial) - John North The Heart of Humanity (1918) - Prussian Officer The Little Diplomat (1919) - Bradley West Trailed by Three (1920) - Aboto Cynthia of the Minute (1920) - Mr. Acklin Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920) - Pa Benton Dangerous Love (1920) A Man from Nowhere (1920) - George Ainslee Crossed Clues (1921, Short) The Man Tamer (1921) - Circus Manager Reputation (1921) - Max Gossman Luring Lips (1921) - James Tierney Short Skirts (1921) - Woodward Christie The Secret Four (1921) Orphans of the Storm (1921) - Role (uncredited) With Stanley in Africa (1922) The Scrapper (1922) - Dan McCarthy Top o' the Morning (1922) - Dermott O'Donnell The Lone Hand (1922) - Al Sheridan Ridin' Wild (1922) - John Henderson The Flirt (1922) - George Carroll Around the World in 18 Days (1923, Serial) - Matthew Harlow The Social Buccaneer (1923) - Raymond Norton The Town Scandal (1923) - Samuel Grimes Dead Game (1923) - Harlu Burning Words (1923) - John Malcolm Trifling with Honor (1923) - Warden The Shock (1923) - Mischa Hadley Shootin' for Love (1923) - Bill Randolph Shadows of the North (1923) - Jeffrey Neilson Beasts of Paradise (1923) The Ramblin' Kid (1923) - Lafe Dorsey The Red Warning (1923) - George Ainslee The Man from Wyoming (1924) - David Messiter The Law Forbids (1924) - Lawyer for the Plaintiff Excitement (1924) - Hiram Lyons The Iron Man (1924, Serial) The Price She Paid (1924) - General Lemuel Sidall The Western Wallop (1924) - Italian convict Flying Hoofs (1925) - Banker Conner The Fighting Ranger (1925, Serial) - John Marshall Don Dare Devil (1925) - José Remado The Red Rider (1925) - Ben Hanfer Fighting the Flames (1925) - Charlie Ryan The White Outlaw (1925) - Malcolm Gale Two-Fisted Jones (1925) - Henry Mortimer Western Pluck (1926) - 'Dynamite' Dyer The Demon (1926) - Percival Wade The Set-Up (1926) - Sheriff Hayes Frenzied Flames (1926) - Captain Meagan The Man from the West (1926) - Bill Hayes Obey The Law (1926) - The Father Wandering Girls (1927) - James Marston Paying the Price (1927) - Thomas Gordon Hills of Peril (1927) - Grimes The Western Rover (1927) - Alexander Seaton Chain Lightning (1927) - George Clearwater The Isle of Forgotten Women (1927) - Mr. Paine The Opening Night (1927) - Fisherman Daredevil's Reward (1928) - James Powell The Head of the Family (1928) - Daniel Sullivan Lightning Speed (1928) - Governor Companionate Marriage (1928) - Mr. Williams Come and Get It (1929) - Judge Elliott (Jane's father) The Mississippi Gambler (1929) - Captain Weathers Skinner Steps Out (1929) - Crosby The Love Trader (1930) - Benson Sundown Trail (1931) - Pa Stoddard Freighters of Destiny (1931) - Tim 'Dad' Mercer Beyond the Rockies (1932) - Rancher Allen Gambling Ship (1933) - Conductor (uncredited) Whom the Gods Destroy (1934) - Balkan Captain (uncredited) One More River (1934) - Juryman (uncredited) Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) - Eddie (uncredited) Queen of the Jungle (1935) - John Lawrence Diamond Jim (1935) - Conductor (uncredited) Wanderer of the Wasteland (1935) - Man #1 Stormy (1935) - Old Miner (uncredited) Cavalry (1936) - Gen. John Harvey

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Also known as
Billy Welsh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Welsh?

actor (1870-1946)

When was William Welsh born?

William Welsh was born on 9 February 1870 in Philadelphia.

When did William Welsh die?

William Welsh died on 16 July 1946 in Los Angeles.

What was William Welsh's occupation?

William Welsh was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was William Welsh?

William Welsh was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Welsh

· Wikidata: Q4020183

· DBpedia: William Welsh (actor)

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