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Movie
Acting
Wilton Lackaye
- Born
- Died
- (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Loudon County, Virginia, USA
- Credits
- 8 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 8
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | For Woman's Favor Film | Bracken |
| 1924 | The Lone Wolf Film | William Burroughs |
| 1922 | What's Wrong with the Women? Film | James Bascom |
| 1922 | God's Crucible Film | Michael Kalmar |
| 1915 | The Man of Shame Film | Roger Larogue / Louversan |
| 1915 | Trilby Film | Svengali |
| 1914 | The Pit Film | Jadwin |
| 1914 | The Lambs' All-Star Gambol Film | Self |