George Periolat was an American actor who is best known for The Red Lily, Samson, and The Mark of Zorro. Born on February 5, 1874, in Chicago, Illinois, he had a successful career in both theater and film until his death on February 20, 1940, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
George Periolat began his career on Broadway before transitioning to films, starting with the Essanay Film Company in Chicago. He moved to Hollywood in 1911, where he became well-known in the film industry. There isn’t much public information about his personal life or family.
Death and Legacy
George Periolat died by suicide using arsenic on February 20, 1940. His passing marked the end of a notable career in early cinema. Despite his struggles, his performances in silent films and theater still receive appreciation from movie historians and fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Mark of Zorro | 1920-12-05 | Gov. Alvarado |
| The Red Lily | 1924-09-08 | Papa Bouchard |
| Lovers’ Lane | 1924-08-10 | Dr. Stone |
| The Eyes of Julia Deep | 1918-08-01 | Timothy Black |
| The Young Rajah | 1922-11-11 | General Devi Das Gadi |
| Rosita | 1923-09-03 | Rosita’s Father |
| Nurse Marjorie | 1920-04-03 | Andrew Danbury |
| Fighting Youth | 1925-07-01 | Judge Manley |
| The Ghost of Rosy Taylor | 1918-07-08 | Charles Eldridge / Joseph Sayles |
| The Road to Paradise | 1915-12-06 | Prince Vladislav |
| The Prairie King | 1927-05-15 | Ramon Fernandez |
| The Ranchman’s Vengeance | 1911-05-14 | Manuelito |
| Cupid Through Padlocks | 1912-06-05 | Old Bob Langfall |
| A Sporting Chance | 1919-06-28 | Edward Craig |
| Three Million Dollars | 1911-09-06 | Joseph Close |
| Blood and Sand | 1922-08-05 | Marquis of Guevera |
| Any Woman | 1925-05-04 | Robert Cartwright |
| Samson | 1914-04-30 | Manoah |
| Beauty and the Rogue | 1918-01-29 | Thomas Lee |
| The Mate of the Sally Ann | 1917-11-26 | Captain Ward |
| The Yankee Consul | 1924-02-24 | Don Rafael Desschado |
| The Fatal Warning | 1929-02-15 | William Rogers |