5.7
Movie
Acting
William Collier Sr.
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 41 titles
Biography
William Collier Sr. was born on November 12, 1864 in New York City, New York, as William Morenus. He was an actor and writer, known for Wife and Auto Trouble (1916), Harmony at Home (1930) and Up the River (1930). He was married to Paula Marr and Louise Allen. He died on January 13, 1944 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, from pneumonia.
Signature work
Known For
5.7
Movie
6.5
Movie
Hot Saturday
5.4
Movie
Miracle on Main Street
7.1
Movie
The Murder Man
6.4
Movie
Cain and Mabel
5.4
Movie
The Brat
5.8
Movie
Thanks for the Memory
6.7
Movie
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
5.1
Movie
The Bride Comes Home
5.0
Movie
The Crosby Case
6.2
Movie
After Tomorrow
6.8
Movie
The Washington Masquerade
7.2
Movie
Josette
4.2
Movie
A Successful Failure
5.0
Movie
Wife and Auto Trouble
7.0
Movie
Love on a Bet
3.8
Movie
Persons in Hiding
6.3
Movie
Happy Days
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | The Hard-Boiled Canary Film | Dr. Joseph E. Maddy |
| 1939 | Miracle on Main Street Film | Dr. Miles |
| 1939 | Disputed Passage Film | Dr. William Cunningham |
| 1939 | Television Spy Film | James Llewellyn |
| 1939 | Invitation to Happiness Film | Mr. Wayne |
| 1939 | I'm from Missouri Film | Smith |
| 1939 | Persons in Hiding Film | Burt Nast |
| 1938 | Say It in French Film | Howland |
| 1938 | Thanks for the Memory Film | Jim Platt |
| 1938 | Josette Film | David Brassard Sr. |
| 1936 | Valiant Is the Word for Carrie Film | Ed Moresby |
| 1936 | Cain and Mabel Film | Pop Walters |
| 1936 | Love on a Bet Film | Uncle Carlton MacCreigh |
| 1936 | Give Us This Night Film | Priest |
| 1935 | The Bride Comes Home Film | Alfred Desmereau |
| 1935 | Annapolis Farewell Film | Rumboat Charlie |
| 1935 | The Murder Man Film | 'Pop' Grey |
| 1934 | A Successful Failure Film | Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley |
| 1934 | Cheaters Film | K.C. Kelly |
| 1934 | The Crosby Case Film | The Detective--Police Sgt. Melody |
| 1934 | All of Me Film | Jerry Helman |
| 1933 | Broadway to Hollywood Film | Vaudeville Act (archive footage) |
| 1932 | Madison Square Garden Film | Doc Williams |
| 1932 | Hot Saturday Film | Mr. Brock |
| 1932 | The Washington Masquerade Film | Peter Babcock |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow Film | Willie Taylor |
| 1931 | The Brat Film | Judge O'Flaherty |
| 1931 | Annabelle's Affairs Film | Wickham |
| 1931 | Six Cylinder Love Film | Richard Burton |
| 1931 | Mr. Lemon Of Orange Film | Mr. Blake |
| 1931 | Seas Beneath Film | Mugs O'Flaherty (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Up the River Film | Pop |
| 1930 | She's My Weakness Film | David Tuttle |
| 1930 | High Society Blues Film | Horace Divine |
| 1930 | Harmony at Home Film | Joe Haller |
| 1929 | Happy Days Film | End Man - Minstrel Show |
| 1916 | Wife and Auto Trouble Film | The Meek Husband (as William Collier) |
| 1915 | Fatty and the Broadway Stars Film | William Collier - Broadway Star |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Mr. Satan Film | Producer |
| 1930 | Up the River Film | Choreographer |
| 1930 | Harmony at Home Film | Screenplay |
| 1929 | The Hottentot Film | Original Story |
| 1922 | The Hottentot Film | Theatre Play |