Ernest Butterworth Jr. was an American actor known for his work in films such as Betrayed by a Camera (1916), What’s Your Hurry? (1920), and Her Mad Bargain (1921).
Personal and Family Life
Born on May 8, 1905, in Lancashire, England, UK, Ernest Butterworth Jr. came from a family of actors. His father was actor Ernest Butterworth, and he had two brothers, Joe and Frank Butterworth, who were also in the acting profession. This artistic environment likely influenced his career choice.
Death and Legacy
Ernest Butterworth Jr. passed away on May 2, 1986, in North Hollywood, California, USA. He is remembered for his contributions to early cinema and his roles in silent films. His family’s legacy continues through his brothers, who also had careers in acting.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Over the Fence | Short |
| 1923 | Three Cheers | Short |
| 1923 | The Yankee Spirit | as Ernest Butterworth |
| 1923 | Little Church Around the Corner | Boy Bully |
| 1923 | What a Wife Learned | Terry |
| 1922 | The Radio King | Jim Lawton |
| 1921 | Her Mad Bargain | Jerry Dunn Jr |
| 1920 | What’s Your Hurry? | Office Boy |
| 1920 | The Soul of Youth | Mike |
| 1920 | The Luck of the Irish | The Kid |
| 1919 | Danny Asks Why | Short – White boy |
| 1919 | Gum Drops and Overalls | Short – White boy |
| 1919 | The Hoodlum | Dish Lowry’s Friend (uncredited) |
| 1919 | The Demand of Dugan | Short – White boy |
| 1919 | Shift the Gear, Freck | Short – White boy |