American actor (1876–1940)
This article is about the actor. For other uses, see
Walter Law.
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| Born | Walter W. Law
(1876-03-26)March 26, 1876 |
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| Died | August 9, 1940(1940-08-09) (aged 64)
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| Occupation(s) | Film and stage actor |
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| Years active | 1915–1936 |
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| Spouse | Betty Marvin |
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Walter W. Law (March 26, 1876 – August 9, 1940) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in over 40 films films between 1915 and 1936.
Early life
Walter W. Law[1] was born on March 26, 1876.[citation needed] He grew up on Euclid Avenue in Greenville, Ohio. He moved to Dayton as a young man. He worked at the Mose Cohen clothing store in Gem City. He then worked at the Victoria Theatre.[2]
Career
Law worked as a stage actor. He played with the "Sign of the Cross" Company and toured as a vaudeville actor for several years. He headlined with Keith Theaters. He played the priest in the play The Seal of Silence. He was also a film actor and worked for William Fox of Fox Film in Fort Lee, New Jersey.[2][3]
In 1920, Law moved to Hollywood, Los Angeles, and began starring in films. He starred in the film Whoopee! with Eddie Cantor.[3] He also starred in The Thirteenth Chair, Our Daily Bread, The Miracle Man and Ken Maynard western films.[1]
Personal life
Law married Betty Marvin. He died on August 8, 1940, aged 64, at his apartment on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood.[2][1] He was cremated at Hollywood Cemetery Crematory.[3]
Filmography
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