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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Lady Godiva1911-10-20Peeping Tom
The Bond of Music1912-08-30A Gendarme
Betty and the Buccaneers1917-11-12Peg Leg
Blaze Away1922-10-01Pop Melody
Intolerance1916-09-04Extra (uncredited)
His Official Appointment1912-11-04Amber, the Colonel’s Servant
The Missing Links1916-01-16James Haskins
Her Official Fathers1917-04-07John
Betsy’s Burglar1917-03-04James
Suds1920-01-27Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Charge It1921-06-11Robert McGregor
The Midnight Man1917-08-13Mr. Moore
The Awakening of Bianca1912-12-07Silverstein – a Jewish Merchant
Hell’s Oasis1920-10-01James Hardy
According to Hoyle1922-05-06Hotel bellboy
The Marriage Pit1920-10-18
Cardinal Wolsey1912-01-02King’s friend (as Harold Wilson)
Everybody’s Sweetheart1920-10-04Alabama Joe
Divorce Made Easy1929-07-06Parks
The Price Paid1914-08-12Tim Clancy, Politician
Nan of the North1922-03-01Gaspar Le Sage
The Man Trap1917-10-29Trusty #1907
The Unknown Wife1921-03-14Brooks
The Cross Roads1912-08-06Lawyer Salmon
The Love Master1924-02-01Alec McLeod
Indian Romeo and Juliet1912-01-30Oyenkwa / Friar Lawrence
At Scrogginses’ Corner1912-04-09
The Sable Lorcha1915-11-28The Detective
The End of the Tour1917-01-29
Kingdom Come1919-06-21
The Caballero’s Way1914-08-01Tonia’s Father
A Juvenile Love Affair1912-07-30Jaspar – an Old Negro
A Message from Beyond1911-11-04
The Younger Brother1911-12-26
Written in the Sand1912-08-30Bjornsen – the Minister
Cavanaugh of the Forest Rangers1918-02-25Mr. Redfield
The Home Trail1918-03-25Higgins
The Higher Mercy1912-09-10A Black Servant
Romance of a Rickshaw1912-11-19Dennis – Graham’s Servant
The Little Yank1917-01-14Mose
At the Eleventh Hour1912-08-06
The Spider’s Web1912-05-14