William Quinn (13 December 1884 – 12 November 1965) was a

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actor of stage and film, primarily of the

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. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1935. He was born in Canada and died in

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at the age of 80.

Partial filmography

* '' Called Back'' (1911) * '' Called Back'' (1914) - Signor Macari * ''The Heart of Lincoln'' (1915) - The Southern Colonel * ''

For Cash ''For Cash'' is a 1915 American silent drama short film directed by Lon Chaney and released by Universal Pictures, starring J. Warren Kerrigan and Vera Sisson. Chaney directed this film but not appear in it. The film is today considered to be l ...

'' (1915, Short) - Lee Varick - an Artist * ''

Under the Crescent ''Under the Crescent'' is a 1915 American drama film serial directed by Burton L. King, starring Ola Humphrey, and released by Universal. The film is considered to be lost. Plot A series of six episodes involving the adventures of an American ...

'' (1915) - Said Pasha - the Khedive * '' The Oyster Dredger'' (1915, Short) - Vera's Lawyer * ''

The Violin Maker ''The Violin Maker'' is a 1915 American short silent drama film directed by Lon Chaney, written by Milton M. Moore and starring Lon Chaney and Gretchen Lederer. The film is now considered to be lost. A still exists showing Chaney as "Pedro" sma ...

'' (1915, Short) - Maurice Puello * '' The Trust'' (1915, Short) - Bill * ''Drugged Waters'' (1916) - Weary * ''

Love's Lariat ''Love's Lariat'' is a 1916 American silent film featuring Harry Carey. Plot A cowboy called Sky High learns that he has inherited a fortune, but must move to the East to collect and keep it. The only other heir, Landers, conspires with gold- ...

'' (1916) - Allan Landers * ''Is Any Girl Safe?'' (1916) * ''The Heritage of Hate'' (1916) - Bradley * ''

The Voice on the Wire ''The Voice on the Wire'' is a 1917 American action film serial directed by Stuart Paton. It is presumed to be lost. Cast * Ben F. Wilson as John Shirley (as Ben Wilson) * Neva Gerber as Polly Marion * Joseph W. Girard as Dr. Reynolds * Franc ...

'' (1917) - Emil LaRoux * ''

Sirens of the Sea ''Sirens of the Sea'' is the debut album by the British vocal trance group Above & Beyond presents OceanLab, released on 21 July 2008 through Anjunabeats. On 8 June 2009 a remix edition of the album was released, ''Sirens of the Sea Remixed ...

'' (1917) - Hartley Royce * ''

The Curse of Eve ''The Curse of Eve'' is a lost 1917 silent film drama directed by Frank Beal and starring Enid Markey and Edward Coxen. It is also known under its alternate title ''Mother, I Need You''. Production As with its proclamation in press material, the ...

'' (1917) - Dr. Burton * '' The Marriage Lie'' (1918) - 'Parson' Dye * ''A Daughter of the West'' (1918) - 'Rawhide' Pete * ''Winning Grandma'' (1918) - Luther Parrish * ''The Grey Parasol'' (1918) - Farraday Childs * '' Terror of the Range'' (1919) * ''The Old Maid's Baby'' (1919) - Professor Caldwell * ''The Sawdust Doll'' (1919) - Raynor * ''

The Devil's Trail ''The Devil's Trail'' is a 1919 American silent drama film that is set in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. It was directed by Stuart Paton and stars Betty Compson.

'' (1919) - 'Dutch' Vogel * ''The Arizona Cat Claw'' (1919) - Frank Stimpson * ''

The Chorus Girl's Romance ''The Chorus Girl's Romance'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by William C. Dowlan and starring Viola Dana, Gareth Hughes, and William Quinn. It is based on the 1920 short story " Head and Shoulders" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.Goble ...

'' (1920) - P.P. Anderson * ''Occasionally Yours'' (1920) - Parker * ''Hell's Oasis'' (1920) - Wolf Sims * ''Skyfire'' (1920) - Jean Beaupre *'' The Kingfisher's Roost'' (1921) - 'Bull' Keeler * ''Rangeland'' (1922) - Buck Kelley * ''

Lure of the Gold ''Lure of the Gold'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by and starring Neal Hart. Cast * Neal Hart as Jack Austin * Hazel Deane as The Singer * William Quinn as Chuck Wallace * Ben Corbett as Latigo Bob Preservation The ''Lur ...

'' (1922) - Chuck Wallace * ''The Heart of a Texan'' (1922) - Pete Miller * ''West of the Pecos'' (1922) - Chuck Wallace * '' The Married Flapper'' (1922) - 'Wild Ben' Clark * ''Table Top Ranch'' (1922) - Palque Powell * ''

Wolf Law ''Wolf Law'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Stuart Paton Stuart Paton (23 July 1883 – 16 December 1944) was a British director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era. Paton mostly worked with Universal, and is accr ...

'' (1922) - Simon Santey * ''The Fighting Strain'' (1923) - Jim Black * ''

The Tango Cavalier ''The Tango Cavalier'' is a 1923 American silent Western film directed by Charles R. Seeling and starring George Larkin, Frank Whitson and Ollie Kirkby. Plot U.S. Secret Service agent Don Lawson goes on an undercover assignment as Don Arm ...

'' (1923) - Brute Morgan * ''

The Ghost City ''The Ghost City'' is a 1923 American silent Western film serial directed by Jay Marchant. It is considered to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, in Sunshine Valley, California, there is trouble aplenty brewing. Laughing La ...

'' (1923) - Henchman (uncredited) * ''

The Darling of New York ''The Darling of New York'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by King Baggot and written by Adrian Johnson and Raymond L. Schrock. The film stars Baby Peggy, her first feature film. The film was released on December 3, 1923, by Uni ...

'' (1923) - Ice Malone * '' His Mystery Girl'' (1923) - The Valet * ''

Those Who Dance ''Those Who Dance'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code crime film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., directed by William Beaudine, and starring Monte Blue, Lila Lee, William "Stage" Boyd and Betty Compson. It is a remake of the 1924 silent fil ...

'' (1924) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Man Who Came Back'' (1924) - (uncredited) * '' Forbidden Paradise'' (1924) - (uncredited) * ''

The No-Gun Man ''The No-Gun Man'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Harry Garson and starring Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn, William Quinn, and Gloria Grey. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, following the robbery of a suburban bank, ...

'' (1924) - Bill Kilgore * ''

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'' (1925, Serial) - Ike Rogers * ''The Scarlet Brand'' (1927) - Bart Jackson * ''My Home Town'' (1928) - Joey * ''

Gypsy of the North ''Gypsy of the North'' is a 1928 silent film drama directed by Scott Pembroke and starring Georgia Hale. It was produced by Trem Carr Productions and distributed by Rayart. An incomplete copy is in the Library of Congress. Cast * Georgia Ha ...

'' (1928) - Baptiste * '' Law and Lawless'' (1932) - Pete (uncredited) * ''

Big Calibre ''Big Calibre'' is a 1935 American Western film produced by Supreme Pictures and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It premiered on March 8, 1935. The film features Bob Steele as Bob O'Neill, a stockgrower who, seeking vengeance for his murdered ...

'' (1935) - Otto Zenz - aka Gadski * ''

Here Comes the Band ''Here Comes the Band'' is an album by Trinidadian Soca artist Machel Montano and his band Xtatik released in 2000. The album's 22 tracks feature different singers on each, with the album covering a diverse range of styles.Birchmeier, Jason " ' ...

'' (1935) - Soldier

References

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* * 1884 births 1965 deaths Canadian male film actors Canadian male silent film actors 20th-century Canadian male actors Canadian expatriate male actors in the United States Canadian expatriates in Australia {{canada-screen-actor-stub