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William Duncan

British actor and film director (1879-1961) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 81

William Duncan, born in Dundee, Scotland, was known as a major actor, producer, writer, and director of film serials and features in Hollywood. After immigrating to the United States as a child with his family, he became a leading star in the new film industry.

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1961Died8 February 19611940The Farmer's DaughterFilm, Tom Bingham1938Bar 20 JusticeFilm, Buck Peters1937Forlorn RiverFilm, Blaine1936Three on the TrailFilm, Buck Peters1924Hello, 'FriscoFilm, William Duncan1922The Silent VowFilm, Director1920The Silent AvengerFilm, Director1919Man of MightFilm, Director1916The Cost of High LivingFilm, Jack1915He's a BearFilm, Ralph1914A Friend in NeedFilm, Director1912A Cowboy's Best GirlFilm, Carl Graham, a Young Rancher, Glen's Best Friend1911The Bully of Bingo GulchFilm, Wild Jim, the Bad Man of Bingo Gulch1879Born16 December 1879

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Promoted as a Scottish star, he became one of the highest paid actors when under contract to Vitagraph.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1961 · aged 81

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