Fred Esmelton

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