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William Nicholas Selig

American actor and filmmaker (1864-1948) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 84

William Nicholas Selig was a vaudeville performer and pioneer of the American motion picture industry. His stage billing as Colonel Selig would be used for the rest of his career, even as he moved into film production.

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1948Died15 July 19481922A Dangerous AdventureFilm, Producer1921KazanFilm, Producer1919Auction of SoulsFilm, Producer1917The Heart of Texas RyanFilm, Producer1916The CrisisFilm, Producer1914Marian, the Holy TerrorFilm, Producer1913Alas! Poor Yorick!Film, Producer1912BounderFilm, Producer1911BlackbeardFilm, Producer1909Ben's KidFilm, Producer1908Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFilm, Producer1907The Roller Skate CrazeFilm, Producer1898Something Good - Negro KissFilm, Director1896The Tramp and the DogFilm, Director1864Born14 March 1864

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Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Academy Honorary Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1948 · aged 84

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