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Wilton Lackaye

Acting
Known For

69 Years Old

From Wikipedia Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film. He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent films in middle age. He was a unique and distinctive looking actor with large round eyes particularly effective when playing the control-freak Svengali.

Born

Loudon County, Virginia, USA on 30th September 1862

Died

22nd August 1932

All Credits

Trilby Image
Trilby
Svengali
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What's Wrong with the Women?
The Lone Wolf Image
The Lone Wolf
William Burroughs
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The Man of Shame
Roger Larogue / Louversan
For Woman's Favor Image
For Woman's Favor
Bracken
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The Pit
Jadwin
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God's Crucible
Michael Kalmar