William H. Crane
Birthday:
April 30, 1845 in Leicester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth Name:
William Henry Crane
American actor, long on the stage, who made a handful of film appearances. His 54-year career began in 1864 when he left his native Leicester, Massachusetts to join the Holman Opera Company. He progressed through juvenile roles to leading men and into character parts, in such plays as "David Harum," "The Henrietta," and "Th...
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American actor, long on the stage, who made a handful of film appearances. His 54-year career began in 1864 when he left his native Leicester, Massachusetts to join the Holman Opera Company. He progressed through juvenile roles to leading men and into character parts, in such plays as "David Harum," "The Henrietta," and "The Spenders." He appeared in a 1915 film version of "David Harum" as well. He retired in 1918 and lived in the Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. He died there in his room, at age 83, survived by his wife, the former Ella Chloe Myers. Show less «
