Al Hallett was an Australian-American actor who is best known for Midnight Faces, Dangerous Odds, and The Passing of Wolf MacLean.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 28, 1867, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Al Hallett was initially known as Albert Herbert Hallett. He was married twice; his first wife was Gertrude Elizabeth Zahn, who tragically passed away in 1907. They had one son named Edward Albert “Ruthafin” Hallett. Later, he married Agnes Johns, who was also an actress, but they remained together until his death in 1935.
Death and Legacy
Al Hallett passed away on April 3, 1935, in Hollywood, California, USA. His contributions to early cinema, particularly during the silent film era, are remembered through his various roles in notable films. His work continues to be recognized by film historians, and his legacy lives on through his performances and his son, Edward, who also had a long life spanning nearly 90 years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Glorious Fourth | 1927-06-26 | Local resident |
| Should Husbands Be Watched? | 1925-03-14 | |
| Haunted Range | 1926-01-11 | Executor |
| The Passing of Wolf MacLean | 1924-11-29 | Parson Dan Williams |
| The Battle of the Century | 1927-12-31 | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Whose Baby Are You? | 1925-04-25 | Train Conductor |
| Crazy Like a Fox | 1926-08-26 | Mr. Gloom – the Valet |
| The Sting of Stings | 1927-09-03 | |
| Midnight Faces | 1926-03-24 | Otis the Butler |
| What Women Did for Me | 1927-08-14 | Proprietor – Bell’s Boat Cabin |
| Hello Baby! | 1925-01-18 | Dr. A. L. Sands |
| The Goofy Age | 1924-12-10 | |
| In the Grease | 1925-06-20 | The Teacher |