Gareth Hughes was an American actor, known for his roles in films like “Sentimental Tommy,” “Little Miss Llewellyn,” and “Mister Antonio.” Born William John Hughes in Wales, he became a successful performer on Broadway and in Hollywood during the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Gareth Hughes was born on August 23, 1894, in Llanelli, Wales. He began acting at an early age and moved to London at 17 to pursue his dreams. He joined the Welsh Players and toured America, eventually deciding to stay and build his career in the U.S.
Career Highlights
Hughes enjoyed notable success on Broadway and appeared in many films between 1918 and 1931. He was especially proud of his role in “Sentimental Tommy,” which he considered his most successful film. He was under contract with major studios, earning significant sums before the financial crash of 1929 left him broke.
Death and Legacy
Gareth Hughes passed away on October 1, 1965, in Woodland Hills, California. After an impressive career and a significant life change in the 1940s when he became a missionary, he is remembered fondly by those he helped and the theater community. His remains are interred at the Masonic garden of remembrance in Reno, Nevada.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Midnight Girl | 1925-02-14 | Don Harmon |
| Eyes of Youth | 1919-11-29 | Kenneth Ashling |
| Mister Antonio | 1929-10-15 | Joe |
| The Christian | 1923-01-14 | Brother Paul |
| Every Mother’s Son | 1918-12-01 | Third Son |
| The Spanish Dancer | 1923-10-06 | Lazarillo |
| Shadows of Paris | 1924-02-17 | Emile Boule |
| Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | 1919-02-16 | Billy Wiggs |
| The Auctioneer | 1927-01-16 | Richard Eagan |
| The Isle of Conquest | 1919-10-26 | Jack Frazier |
| Sentimental Tommy | 1921-03-26 | Tommy Sandys |
| The Woman Under Oath | 1919-06-29 | Jim O’Neil |
| The Eyes of the Totem | 1927-05-15 | Bruce Huston |
| Enemies of Women | 1923-04-15 | Philip Spadoni |
| Kick In | 1922-12-17 | Benny |
| The Chorus Girl’s Romance | 1920-08-06 | Horace Tarbox |
| The Sunset Trail | 1924-11-02 | Collie King |
| Penrod and Sam | 1923-06-18 | Robert Williams |
| Forget Me Not | 1922-07-23 | Jimmy, The Boy |
| The Whirlwind of Youth | 1927-04-30 | Curley |
| Men of the Night | 1926-07-19 | |
| The Legend of Rudolph Valentino | 1961-05-24 | Self (archive footage) |
| Little Eva Ascends | 1922-01-08 | Roy St. George |
| Top Sergeant Mulligan | 1928-01-15 | Lt. Fritz von Lang |
| Gareth Hughes | 2000-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Sky Rider | 1928-06-15 |