William A. Carroll (January 9, 1875 – January 26, 1928), was an American

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Biography

He was born on January 9, 1875, in

Manhattan, New York City Manhattan (), known regionally as the City, is the most densely populated and geographically smallest of the five Boroughs of New York City, boroughs of New York City. The borough is also coextensive with New York County, one of the List of co ...

. Entering films with the ''Selig and Vitagraph'' film company, Carroll starred in 140 films between

1911 A notable ongoing event was the Comparison of the Amundsen and Scott Expeditions, race for the South Pole. Events January * January 1 – A decade after federation, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory ...

and

1927 Events January * January 1 – The British Broadcasting ''Company'' becomes the British Broadcasting ''Corporation'', when its Royal Charter of incorporation takes effect. John Reith becomes the first Director-General. * January 7 * ...

, including such works as

1916 Events Below, the events of the First World War have the "WWI" prefix. January * January 1 – The British Royal Army Medical Corps carries out the first successful blood transfusion, using blood that had been stored and cooled. * ...

's ''

The Twinkler ''The Twinkler'' is a 1916 American silent crime drama film directed by Edward Sloman. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton. The author, Henry Leverage, was incarcerated in Sing Sing for auto theft; that fact was used in the fi ...

''. He died of a

heart attack A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may tr ...

in 1928.

Selected filmography

* '' The Immortal Alamo'' (1911) * ''

The Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch ''The Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch'' is a 1912 American short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmograph ...

'' (

1912 Events January * January 1 – The Republic of China (1912–49), Republic of China is established. * January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens. * January 6 ...

) - a villain * '' One Is Business, the Other Crime'' (1912) - a foreman * '' The Lesser Evil'' (1912) - in a smuggler band * '' A Beast at Bay'' (1912) - a guard * ''

An Outcast Among Outcasts ''An Outcast Among Outcasts'' is a 1912 American short film, short silent film, silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Wilfred Lucas. It was Lucas' List of directorial debuts, debut film as a director. The film starred Blanche Sweet. ...

'' (1912) - a tramp * ''

A Temporary Truce ''A Temporary Truce'' is a 1912 American short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Library of Congress. Plot Mexican Jim, the villain, kidnaps Alic ...

'' (1912) - in bar / among rescuers * ''

Man's Lust for Gold ''Man's Lust for Gold'' is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast * Blanche Sweet - The Prospector's Daughter * Robert Harron - The Prospector's Son * Frank Opperman - The Claim J ...

'' (1912) - among the Indians (as William Carroll) * ''

Broken Ways ''Broken Ways'' is a 1913 American short silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Henry B. Walthall and Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives. Cast * Henry B. Walthall as The Road Agent * Blanche Sweet as The Road Agent' ...

'' (

1913 Events January * January 5 – First Balkan War: Battle of Lemnos (1913), Battle of Lemnos – Greek admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis forces the Turkish fleet to retreat to its base within the Dardanelles, from which it will not ven ...

) - in posse * ''

A Welcome Intruder ''A Welcome Intruder'' is a 1913 silent film short directed by D. W. Griffith and produced by the Biograph Company. Cast *Charles Hill Mailes - The Father * Kate Toncray - The Neighbor * Charles West - The Workman *W. Chrystie Miller - The Shopk ...

'' (1913) - The Wagon Driver * ''

A Frightful Blunder ''A Frightful Blunder'' is a 1913 American silent drama film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Charles West as The Young Businessman * Viola Barry as The Young Woman * Walter Miller as The Pharmacist * Kate Bruce as The Young Woman's Mother * ...

'' (1913) - a customer * ''

A Misunderstood Boy ''A Misunderstood Boy'' is a 1913 American short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Lionel Barrymore as The Father * Kate Bruce as The Mother * Lillian Gish as The Daughter * Robert Harron as The Son * Alfred Paget as The Vigilan ...

'' (1913) - a vigilante * ''

The Left-Handed Man ''The Left-Handed Man'' is a 1913 American short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Prints of the film survive at the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art. Cast * Lillian Gish as The Old Soldier's Daughter * Charles West as The Old ...

'' (1913) - an extra * ''

The Tenderfoot's Money ''The Tenderfoot's Money'' is a 1913 American silent Western film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Harry Carey as The Gambler * William A. Carroll as The Tenderfoot * Henry B. Walthall as The Prospector * Claire McDowell as The Prospector's Wife ...

'' (1913) - The Tenderfoot * ''

The Stolen Loaf ''The Stolen Loaf'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Henry B. Walthall as The poor man * Kate Bruce as The poor man's wife * Claire McDowell as The Rich Woman * Harry Carey as The Butler * William A. Carroll a ...

'' (1913) - at dinner * ''

The Switch Tower ''The Switch Tower'' is a 1913 American drama film featuring Lionel Barrymore and Harry Carey. Cast * Henry B. Walthall as The Switchman * Claire McDowell as The Switchman's Wife * Marion Emmons as The Switchman's Son * Lionel Barrymore as Fi ...

'' (1913) - first federal agent * ''

A Gambler's Honor ''A Gambler's Honor'' is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Harry Carey - The Gambler * Claire McDowell - Beth * Henry B. Walthall - Beth's Brother * William A. Carroll - In Bar * John T. Dillon - In Bar * Charles West - In Bar ...

'' (1913) - in a bar * ''

During the Round-Up ''During the Round-Up'' is a 1913 American short silent Western film directed by Christy Cabanne and featuring Lillian Gish. Cast * Frank Opperman as The Ranchero * Lillian Gish as The Ranchero's Daughter * Henry B. Walthall as The Stranger ...

'' (1913) - the Mexican * ''

An Indian's Loyalty ''An Indian’s Loyalty'' is a 1913 American short silent Western film directed by Christy Cabanne and featuring Lillian Gish. Cast * Frank Opperman as The Ranchero * Lillian Gish as The Ranchero's Daughter * Edward Dillon as The Young F ...

'' (1913) - the Accomplice * ''

The Battle at Elderbush Gulch ''The Battle at Elderbush Gulch'' (also known as ''The Battle of Elderbush Gulch'') is a 1913 American silent Western film directed by D. W. Griffith and featuring Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, and Alfred Paget. Plot Salley (Mae Marsh) and her li ...

'' (1913) * '' The Conscience of Hassan Bey'' (1913) * ''

Almost a Wild Man ''Almost a Wild Man'' is a 1913 Canadian silent short black and white film directed by Dell Henderson, written by William Beaudine and starring Dorothy Gish. Cast * Charles Murray as McDoo * Gus Pixley as The Wild Man * Edward Dillon as Rooly, ...

'' (1913) * ''

Judith of Bethulia ''Judith of Bethulia'' (1914) is an American film starring Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall, and produced and directed by D. W. Griffith, based on the play "Judith and the Holofernes" (1896) by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, which itself was an adapt ...

'' (

1914 This year saw the beginning of what became known as World War I, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It als ...

) * ''

Lord Loveland Discovers America ''Lord Loveland Discovers America'' is a 1916 silent movie that was made by the American Film Manufacturing Company at their Flying "A" Studios in Santa Barbara, California. The movie is based on a 1910 best-selling novel by Charles and Alice ...

'' (

) * ''

Embers ''Embers'' is a radio play by Samuel Beckett. It was written in English in 1957. First broadcast on the BBC Third Programme on 24 June 1959, the play won the RAI prize at the Prix Italia awards later that year. Donald McWhinnie directed Jack ...

'' (1916) - Wesley Strange * ''

Dulcie's Adventure ''Dulcie's Adventure'' is a 1916 American silent drama film, directed by James Kirkwood, and starring Mary Miles Minter and Bessie Banks. The script for the film was adapted by William Pigott from a novel written by R. Strauss. The film is not ...

'' (1916) * ''

'' (1916) * '' My Fighting Gentleman'' (1916) * ''

John Ermine of the Yellowstone ''John Ermine of the Yellowstone'' is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by and starring Francis Ford. It is based on the novel of the same title by Frederic Remington. Cast * Francis Ford as John Ermine * Mae Gaston as Katherine S ...

'' (1917) * ''

A Woman's Fool ''A Woman's Fool'' is a 1918 American silent Western film directed by John Ford featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost. Plot As described in a film magazine, Lin McLean (Carey), a cowboy, is a fool where women are concerned. ...

'' (1918) - Lusk * ''

The Magic Eye ''The Magic Eye'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Rae Berger and starring Henry A. Barrows, Claire Du Brey and Zoe Rae.American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929 p.267 Cast * Henry A. Barrows as ...

'' (1918) - Jack * '' Hands Up!'' (

1918 This year is noted for the end of the First World War, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as well as for the Spanish flu pandemic that killed 50–100 million people worldwide. Events Below, the events ...

) - Omar the High Priest * '' Bill Henry'' (

1919 Events January * January 1 ** The Czechoslovak Legions occupy much of the self-proclaimed "free city" of Pressburg (now Bratislava), enforcing its incorporation into the new republic of Czechoslovakia. ** HMY ''Iolaire'' sinks off the c ...

) - Uncle Chet Jenkins * ''

The Trail of the Octopus ''The Trail of the Octopus'' is a 1919 American mystery film serial directed by Duke Worne. A print of ''The Trail of the Octopus'' which is missing episode 9 is in the Library of Congress. The surviving film serial has been released on DVD. ...

'' (1919) - Omar * ''

The Blue Bonnet ''The Blue Bonnet'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Louis Chaudet and starring Billie Rhodes, Ben F. Wilson, and Irene Rich.Wlaschin p.289 Cast * Billie Rhodes as Ruth * Ben F. Wilson as Jairus Drake * Irene Rich as Martha Dra ...

'' (1919) * ''

The Lion Man ''The Lion Man'' is a New Zealand television documentary series about a New Zealand big cat park called Zion Wildlife Gardens. The series was named after Craig Busch, the park's founder, who had styled himself as "the Lion Man". The series foll ...

'' (1919) * '' Married in Haste'' (1919) * ''

One-Thing-at-a-Time O'Day ''One-Thing-at-a-Time O'Day'' is a lost film, lost 1919 American silent comedy film, directed by John Ince (actor), John Ince. It stars Bert Lytell, Joseph Kilgour, and Eileen Percy, and was released on June 23, 1919. Cast * Bert Lytell as Strad ...

'' (1919) * ''

The Screaming Shadow ''The Screaming Shadow'' is a 1920 American 15-chapter silent action film serial directed by Ben F. Wilson and Duke Worne. The film is considered to be lost. The serial's themes of "eternal life" and "premature burial" seem to tilt it into the h ...

'' (

1920 Events January * January 1 ** Polish–Soviet War in 1920: The Russian Red Army increases its troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20. ** Kauniainen, completely surrounded by the city of Espoo, secedes from Espoo as its own ma ...

) - Harry Malone * '' A Motion to Adjourn'' (1921) - Joe Selinsky * '' Fifty Candles'' (1921) - Henry Drew * '' Chain Lightning'' (1922) - Red Rollins * '' Remembrance'' (1922) * '' Confidence'' (1922) * '' Wanderer of the Wasteland'' (1924) - Merryvale * ''

Sporting Youth ''Sporting Youth'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Harry A. Pollard and starring Reginald Denny. It was produced and distributed by the Universal Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Jimmy Wood, chauffeur, i ...

'' (1924) - Detective * '' Women First'' (1924) * '' Alimony'' (1924) * ''

K – The Unknown ''K – The Unknown'' is a 1924 American silent mystery film directed by Harry A. Pollard and starring Virginia Valli, Percy Marmont, and Margarita Fischer. It is based on the 1915 novel '' K.'' by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Plot As described in a f ...

'' (1924) - Dr. Ed Wilson * '' The Unwritten Law'' (1925) - Mr. Smart * '' College Days'' (1926) * '' Snowbound'' (1927) - Judge Watkins

External links

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