Fred Esmelton was an Australian-American actor who is best known for Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (1925), The Law of Compensation (1917), and Dulcy (1923). He was born on June 22, 1872, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and passed away on October 23, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Fred Esmelton’s early life in Australia set the foundation for his career in acting. Details about his family background and personal life remain largely private, but he moved to the United States where he pursued his passion for performing arts.
Career
Fred Esmelton enjoyed a successful acting career, appearing in several films during the silent era. He is credited with roles in notable films such as The Winning of Barbara Worth and The Chinese Parrot. His performances were well-received, and he became a recognized face in the 1920s film industry.
Death and Legacy
Fred Esmelton died on October 23, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early cinema have left a mark, and he is remembered for his roles in classic films of the silent era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lady of the Night | 1925-02-23 | Judge Banning |
| The Michigan Kid | 1928-10-20 | Hiram Morris |
| Two Lovers | 1928-03-23 | Meinherr Van Rycke, the Bailiff of Ghent |
| Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman | 1925-05-23 | Capt. Bedford |
| Red Hot Tires | 1925-10-31 | Honorable R.C. Lowden |
| Kid Boots | 1926-10-03 | Tom’s Lawyer |
| The Shield of Honor | 1927-12-10 | Howard aka Matthew O’Day |
| Born to Love | 1931-04-17 | Ponsonby’s Butler (uncredited) |
| The Darling of New York | 1923-12-03 | Norwood |
| The Law of Compensation | 1917-04-01 | John Graham (as Frederick Esmelton) |
| Three Wise Fools | 1923-08-19 | Gray |
| The Winning of Barbara Worth | 1926-10-14 | George Cartwright |
| The Baby Cyclone | 1928-09-26 | Mr. Webster |
| Conductor 1492 | 1924-01-12 | Denman Connelly |
| The Misleading Widow | 1919-09-07 | Mr. MacFarland |
| Romance of a Rogue | 1928-10-01 | |
| California Straight Ahead | 1925-09-12 | Mr. Hayden |
| The Gay Defender | 1927-12-10 | Commissioner Ainsworth |
| The Chinese Parrot | 1927-10-23 | Alexander Eden |
| Dulcy | 1923-08-27 | Blair Patterson |
| The Rustle of Silk | 1923-05-13 | Blythe |
| The Avalanche | 1919-06-29 | John Harvey |
| The Custard Cup | 1923-01-01 | Jeremiah Winston |
| Boston Blackie | 1923-05-06 | John Gilmore |
| Out of the Night | 1918-08-11 |