Howard Crampton was an American actor and writer best known for his roles in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Someone in the House, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He was born on January 12, 1865, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on June 15, 1922, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
There is limited information available regarding Howard Crampton’s personal and family life. However, it is known that he was active in the film industry during the early 20th century and had a successful career as both an actor and a writer.
Career
Howard Crampton’s film career included various notable roles that contributed to the silent film era. He portrayed characters in significant films such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, showcasing his talent across different genres.
Death and Legacy
Howard Crampton died on June 15, 1922, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early cinema, particularly in adaptations of classic literature, have left a lasting impact on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | 1916-12-24 | Cyrus Harding |
| The Eleventh Dimension | 1915-07-16 | Dr. Lovejoy |
| Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 1913-03-06 | Dr. Lanyon |
| Black Orchids | 1917-01-01 | Sebastian de Maupin |
| The Chalice of Sorrow | 1916-10-09 | Siestra |
| The Trail of the Octopus | 1919-10-19 | Dr. Reid Stanhope |
| Traffic in Souls | 1913-11-24 | The go-between |
| The Great Problem | 1916-04-17 | |
| The Wife He Bought | 1918-02-04 | Hutch Valiant |
| Like Wildfire | 1917-05-21 | William Tobias |
| Conscience | 1915-06-25 | Detective Doyle |
| Courtmartialed | 1915-05-21 | |
| The White Terror | 1915-06-18 | Emerson Boyd |
| Humdrum Brown | 1918-03-15 | Carlos Tanner |
| Nan of the North | 1922-03-01 | Igloo |
| The Screaming Shadow | 1920-01-02 | J.W. Russell |
| Border Raiders | 1918-10-06 | Emanuel Riggs |
| In His Brother’s Place | 1919-07-14 | Abel Cruck |
| The Voice on the Wire | 1917-03-18 | Captain Cronin |
| The Devil’s Trail | 1919-06-16 | |
| The Bronze Bell | 1921-06-19 | Dogger |
| The Wanderer | 1913-04-07 | The Husband |
| The Scarlet Car | 1917-12-24 | Cyrus Peabody |