Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 23, 1878
Died
November 3, 1949 (71 years old)
Place of Birth
Horseheads, New York, USA
Also Known As
- William Mannion
- The King of the Silent Serials
- Bill Desmond
William Desmond
Biography
Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.
Known For
Acting
7.1
The Egg and I
1947
6.4
Trail Street
1947
3.6
Desert Command
1946
6.8
Strange Confession
1945
6.6
The Naughty Nineties
1945
5.5
The Climax
1944
6.6
Tall in the Saddle
1944
5.6
The Mummy's Ghost
1944
7.0
Phantom Lady
1944
6.1
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943
6.2
Phantom of the Opera
1943
6.4
Flash Gordon
1936
5.4
Naughty Marietta
1935
5.9
The Extra Girl
1923
5.9
The Extra Girl
1923