Hal Wilson

Hal Wilson

Hal Wilson was an American actor who is best known for Sundown, Indian Romeo and Juliet, and Rob Roy. He was born on October 2, 1861, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on May 22, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Hal Wilson was married to Ethel Harbord. Not much is publicly known about their personal life, but their marriage lasted until Wilson’s death. He lived during a time when silent films were the norm, and he made his mark in the film industry during that era.

Career

As an actor, Hal Wilson appeared in numerous films from the early 1910s through the 1920s. His roles ranged from serious characters to comedic ones, showcasing his versatility on screen. He gained recognition in several silent films, and his performances contributed to the storytelling of that time.

Death and Legacy

Hal Wilson died from a paralytic stroke on May 22, 1933. He left behind a legacy as a prominent figure in early American cinema, remembered for his contributions to silent films. His work has been preserved in film history, influencing generations of actors who followed him.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Lady Godiva 1911-10-20 Peeping Tom
The Bond of Music 1912-08-30 A Gendarme
Betty and the Buccaneers 1917-11-12 Peg Leg
Blaze Away 1922-10-01 Pop Melody
Intolerance 1916-09-04 Extra (uncredited)
His Official Appointment 1912-11-04 Amber, the Colonel’s Servant
The Missing Links 1916-01-16 James Haskins
Her Official Fathers 1917-04-07 John
Betsy’s Burglar 1917-03-04 James
Suds 1920-01-27 Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Charge It 1921-06-11 Robert McGregor
The Midnight Man 1917-08-13 Mr. Moore
The Awakening of Bianca 1912-12-07 Silverstein – a Jewish Merchant
Hell’s Oasis 1920-10-01 James Hardy
According to Hoyle 1922-05-06 Hotel bellboy
The Marriage Pit 1920-10-18
Cardinal Wolsey 1912-01-02 King’s friend (as Harold Wilson)
Everybody’s Sweetheart 1920-10-04 Alabama Joe
Divorce Made Easy 1929-07-06 Parks
The Price Paid 1914-08-12 Tim Clancy, Politician
Nan of the North 1922-03-01 Gaspar Le Sage
The Man Trap 1917-10-29 Trusty #1907
The Unknown Wife 1921-03-14 Brooks
The Cross Roads 1912-08-06 Lawyer Salmon
The Love Master 1924-02-01 Alec McLeod
Indian Romeo and Juliet 1912-01-30 Oyenkwa / Friar Lawrence
At Scrogginses’ Corner 1912-04-09
The Sable Lorcha 1915-11-28 The Detective
The End of the Tour 1917-01-29
Kingdom Come 1919-06-21
The Caballero’s Way 1914-08-01 Tonia’s Father
A Juvenile Love Affair 1912-07-30 Jaspar – an Old Negro
A Message from Beyond 1911-11-04
The Younger Brother 1911-12-26
Written in the Sand 1912-08-30 Bjornsen – the Minister
Cavanaugh of the Forest Rangers 1918-02-25 Mr. Redfield
The Home Trail 1918-03-25 Higgins
The Higher Mercy 1912-09-10 A Black Servant
Romance of a Rickshaw 1912-11-19 Dennis – Graham’s Servant
The Little Yank 1917-01-14 Mose
At the Eleventh Hour 1912-08-06
The Spider’s Web 1912-05-14