Hal Wilson (also credited Harold Wilson; born Hippocrates Wolfarth, October 2, 1861 – May 22, 1933), was a character actor who appeared in

silent film A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when ...

s. He was born in New York City.(14 October 1914)
Hal Wilson's Career: Eclair Character Actor Began Versatile Roles Early
''Universal Weekly'' He was a denizen of Hollywood. He had a significant role in ''

The Man Trap "The Man Trap" is the first episode of season one of the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek''. Written by George Clayton Johnson and directed by Marc Daniels, it featured design work by Wah Chang and first aired in the Unite ...

''.(2 August 1924)
Hal Wilson (photo/ad)
''Wid's Weekly'' Wilson got into acting at age 10 and was in his first feature film in 1915. There is some debate about his birth year. Per a 1921 studio guide, he acted on the stage for 20 years, including for Harrigan and

Hart Hart often refers to: * Hart (deer) Hart may also refer to: Organizations * Hart Racing Engines, a former Formula One engine manufacturer * Hart Skis, US ski manufacturer * Hart Stores, a Canadian chain of department stores * Hart's Reptile W ...

Charles Frohman Charles Frohman (July 15, 1856 – May 7, 1915) was an American theater manager and producer, who discovered and promoted many stars of the American stage. Notably, he produced ''Peter Pan'', both in London and the US, the latter production ...

, Albert H. Woods, and the Murray Hill Theatre Stock Company under Henry V. Donnelly, before moving to film in 1907.Motion picture studio directory and trade annual 1921
p. 108 (1921) Wilson married Ethel Harbord, born Elizabeth Laura Sophia Pirani (b. 1869) in Melbourne, Australia, on May 13, 1896.Price, Guy (13 May 1921)
Facts and Fables of the Foyer
''Los Angeles Daily Herald'' He died in Los Angeles in 1933.(27 May 1933)
We Just Had Such A Nice Talk With Hal Wilson ...
''Hollywood Filmograph'', p. 3

Selected filmography

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'' (1911), short film *''

Cardinal Wolsey Thomas Wolsey ( – 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic bishop. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner. Wolsey's affairs prospered and by 1514 he had become the controlling figur ...

'' (1912) *'' The Cross-Roads'' (1912), short film *''Faithful Until Death'' (1912), Vitagraph short film(21 November 1912)
Orpheum
''East Oregonian'' *'' The Spider's Web'' (1912) *'' Rob Roy'' (1913) as Jarvie *''

The Sable Lorcha ''The Sable Lorcha'' is a novel by Horace Hazeltine that was adapted into a 1915 silent film. Book The book was published by A. C. McLurg & Co. in 1912. A contemporary review in the ''San Francisco Call'' states that the excitement never flags ...

'' (1915) *''

The Little School Ma'am ''The Little School Ma'am'' is a 1916 American drama silent black and white film directed by C.M. Franklin and S.A. Franklin, and written by Bernard McConville and Frank E. Woods. It stars Dorothy Gish. Cast * Dorothy Gish as Nan * Elmer Clif ...

'' (1916) as Washington *''

Casey at the Bat Casey at the Bat is a poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer. Casey at the Bat may also refer to: * ''Casey at the Bat'' (1916 film), a film based on the poem * ''Casey at the Bat'' (1927 film), a film based on the poem * ''Casey at the Bat'', an ...

'' (1916) as a doctor *'' The Midnight Man'' (1917) as Mr. Moore *''

The End of the Tour ''The End of the Tour'' is a 2015 American drama film about writer David Foster Wallace. The film stars Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg, was written by Donald Margulies, and was directed by James Ponsoldt. Based on David Lipsky's best-selling ...

'' (1917) *''

The Little Yank ''The Little Yank'' is a 1917 American silent film, silent historical film, historical drama film directed by George Siegmann and starring Dorothy Gish, Frank Bennett (actor), Frank Bennett and Bob Burns (actor), Bob Burns.Langman p.XVI The film i ...

'' (1917) * ''

Betsy's Burglar ''Betsy's Burglar'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by Paul Powell and starring Constance Talmadge, Kenneth Harlan and Monte Blue.Langman p.388 Cast * Constance Talmadge as Betsy Harlow * Kenneth Harlan as Harry Brent * Monte ...

'' (1917) * ''

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Her Official Fathers ''Her Official Fathers'' is a 1917 American silent film that was co-directed by Elmer Clifton and Joseph Henabery. It was produced as a starring vehicle for Dorothy Gish, and she may have directed some parts of the film. ''Her Official Fathers'' ...

'' (1917) *''

Kingdom Come " Kingdom come" is a phrase in the Lord's Prayer in the Bible. Kingdom Come may also refer to: Film * ''Kingdom Come'' (1919 film), a Western short featuring Hoot Gibson * ''Kingdom Come'' (2001 film), a comedy starring LL Cool J * ''Kingdom ...

'' (1919) *'' Dinty'' (1920) *''

Whispering Devils ''Whispering Devils'' is a 1920 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Harry Garson and starring Conway Tearle, Rosemary Theby and Esther Ralston. It is based on the 1896 play ''Michael and His Lost Angel'' by the British writer Henry ...

'' (1920) *'' Suds'' (1920) *'' The Secret Four'' (1921) * ''

The Unknown Wife ''The Unknown Wife'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by William Worthington and starring Edith Roberts, Spottiswoode Aitken and Casson Ferguson. It is also known by the alternative title of ''Three at the Table''.Munden p.803 Cas ...

'' (1921) *''

Charge It newspaper advert ''Charge It'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Harry Garson and starring Clara Kimball Young. Cast *Clara Kimball Young - Julia Lawrence *Herbert Rawlinson - Philip Lawrence * Edward M. Kimball - Tom Garreth *Be ...

'' (1921) *''

Nan of the North ''Nan of the North'' is a 1922 American adventure film serial directed by Duke Worne. The film is considered to be lost. Cast * Ann Little as Nan * Tom London as Dick Driscoll (credited as Leonard Clapham) * Joseph W. Girard as Yukon Hays * Hal ...

'' (1922), a film serial, as Gaspar Le Sage *''

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'' (1922)Russell, Marion (29 July 1922
Forget Me Not (review)
''Billboard'', p. 114, col. 3. *'' Blaze Away'' (1922) *''

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'' (1922) *'' Main Street'' (1923) *'' The Love Master'' (1924) as Alec McLeod * ''

Smilin' at Trouble ''Smilin' at Trouble'' is a 1925 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Harry Garson and starring Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn, Helen Lynch and Kathleen Myers.Katchmer p. 293 Location shooting took place around San Pedro ...

'' (1925) *''

Divorce Made Easy ''Divorce Made Easy'' is a 1929 American Pre-Code sound comedy film directed by Neal Burns and Walter Graham and written by Alfred A. Cohn, Wilson Collison, and Garrett Graham. The film stars Douglas MacLean, Marie Prevost, Johnny Arthur, Fran ...

'' (1929)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Hal 1861 births 1933 deaths American male film actors American male silent film actors 20th-century American male actors