William Desmond (actor)

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Not to be confused with William Desmond Taylor.

William Desmond
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeChapel of the Pines Crematory
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1949
SpouseMary McIvor (m. 1919-1941)
Children2

William Desmond (born William Mannion; January 23, 1878 – November 3, 1949) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1948. He was nicknamed "The King of the Silent Serials."

Born William Mannion[1] in Salamanca, New York on January 23 1878 , he was raised in New York City. He later changed his surname to a stage name. He started out in vaudeville and the legitimate stage before making his film debut. In 1919, he married his co-star Mary McIvor, with whom he had two daughters. [2]

On November 3, 1949, Desmond died at age 71 of a

Los Angeles, California. His cremated remains are stored in the vault at the Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles.[3]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ISBN 9780786457632
    . Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  2. ^ A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses 1476609055 George A. Katchmer - 2002 -"William Desmond's biography can be read in its entirety in the author's book Eighty Silent Film Stars: Biographies and Filmographies from the Obscure to the ... In 1919, he married Mary McIvor, who bore him two daughters, Mary Jo and Terry.
  3. ISBN 9780786409839
    . Retrieved January 23, 2018.

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