William Desmond

🎂 Born: 1878-01-23📍 Horseheads, New York, USA

Biography

Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.

Known For

The Prince and Betty

John Maude

The Vanishing Rider

Jim Davis / The Vanishing Rider

Peer Gynt

The Parson

Captain of His Soul

Horace

The Rustler's Roundup

San Dimas Sheriff Holden

When Lightning Strikes

Marshal Jack Stevens

Phantom of the Opera

Stagehand (uncredited)

The Mummy's Ghost

Museum Tourist (uncredited)

The Policeman and the Baby

The Policeman

Master of His Home

Carson Stewart