W. E. Lawrence

W. E. Lawrence
Lawrence in Above Par (1915)
Born(1896-08-22)August 22, 1896
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 1947(1947-11-28) (aged 51)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1912–1947

William Effingham Lawrence (August 22, 1896 – November 28, 1947) was an American actor of the silent era.[1] He was born in Brooklyn, New York and died in Los Angeles, California.[1] Known by the nickname "Babe",[1] Lawrence appeared in 120 films between 1912 and 1947. Before entering the movie industry, he was an artist's model.[2] His work in that field included being an Arrow Collar Man.[3]

Partial filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 202. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8.
  2. ^ Odhams Press (1923). Picturegoer. New York The Museum of Modern Art Library. London: Odhams Press. p. 63.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ "Well Known Face". The Evening Tribune. Minnesota, Albert Lea. May 1, 1923. p. 5. Retrieved November 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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