Howard Gaye was an American actor, born on May 23, 1878, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He is best known for his roles in The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance, and Restitution. Gaye passed away on December 26, 1955, in Willesden, London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Howard Gaye was married to Ida Montana Marguerite Stallman and Julia Henrietta Battrick Reunert. Details about his family and personal life are relatively scarce, but his marriages indicate a commitment to family values. He lived during a time of great change in the film industry and made significant contributions as both an actor and director.
Death and Legacy
Howard Gaye died on December 26, 1955. His work in early cinema, particularly in films like The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance, has left a mark on the history of film. Despite the controversies surrounding some of his films, Gaye’s performances remain notable, contributing to the development of film as a medium.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Flirting with Fate | 1916-01-01 | Roland Dabney |
| Arms and the Gringo | 1914-06-28 | |
| Daphne and the Pirate | 1916-03-04 | Prince Henri |
| Home, Sweet Home | 1914-05-16 | |
| Diane of the Follies | 1916-09-24 | Don Livingston |
| Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Throughout the Ages | 1916-09-04 | Jesus Christ / Cardinal de Lorraine |
| The Devil’s Needle | 1916-08-12 | Sir Gordon Galloway |
| The Spirit of ’76 | 1917-01-01 | Lionel Esmond |
| The Master Blackmailer | 1992-02-02 | Lewis, Dorking’s Batman |
| Passion’s Playground | 1920-04-01 | James Hanaford |
| The Award of Justice | 1914-03-18 | Arthur Clark – Horace’s Brother |
| My Lady’s Latchkey | 1921-01-01 | Lord Annesley-Seton |
| Sacred and Profane Love | 1921-05-22 | Albert Vicary |
| Her Mother’s Necklace | 1914-08-16 | Bessie’s Father |
| The Spy | 1917-08-17 | Baron von Bergen |
| The Dancer of the Nile | 1923-10-28 | Pharaoh |
| The Birth of a Nation | 1915-02-08 | Gen. Robert E. Lee |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1984-04-24 | Lewis, Dorking’s Batman |