Harry Lee was an American actor who is best known for Monsieur Beaucaire, Boomerang Bill, and Men of Steel. He had a significant impact on silent films in the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Lee was born William Henry Lee on June 1, 1872, in New York, New York. He had a twin brother, Dick Lee, who was also an actor and tragically committed suicide in 1931. Harry was married to Dorothy Pine, and they remained together until his passing.
Death and Legacy
Harry Lee died on December 8, 1932, in Hollywood, California, in a tragic incident of suicide by jumping from a fire escape at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. His death, which followed that of his twin brother, shocked many in the film industry and left a lasting impact on his family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Skies | 1930-05-16 | Papa Krantz |
| Heart’s Desire | 1917-04-30 | Le Roque’s Secretary |
| Arms and the Girl | 1917-10-14 | |
| Men of Steel | 1926-07-11 | Frazer |
| A Girl Like That | 1917-01-18 | John Gordon |
| Monsieur Beaucaire | 1924-08-11 | Voltaire |
| Eve’s Daughter | 1918-03-04 | Reverend James Sunningdale (as Henry Lee) |
| Channing of the Northwest | 1922-04-10 | McCool’s man |
| Boomerang Bill | 1922-01-15 | Chinaman |
| The Rainbow Princess | 1916-10-22 | Dave, his son |
| The Wrongdoers | 1925-09-03 | Solemn Man |
| A Romance of the Underworld | 1918-06-30 |