John Steppling

John Steppling was an American actor and director, best known for his roles in The Reckless Age (1924), Tess of the D’Urbervilles (1913), and Lombardi, Ltd. (1919).

Personal and Family Life

John Steppling was born on August 8, 1870, in Essen, Germany. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued a successful career in acting and directing. Details about his family life remain limited, but his contributions to the film industry have been recognized over the years.

Career

Steppling began his career in the early 20th century, appearing in numerous films throughout the 1910s and 1920s. Some of his significant works include playing John Durbeyfield in the silent adaptation of Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Spencer Meyrick in The Reckless Age. His versatility allowed him to take on a variety of roles, demonstrating his talent in both drama and comedy.

Death and Legacy

John Steppling passed away on April 5, 1932, in Hollywood, California. His legacy continues through his extensive filmography, which reflects the early days of cinema. Although not widely remembered today, his work helped shape the industry during its formative years.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Comet’s Come-Back1916-05-31
Bell Boy 131923-01-19
The County Fair1920-09-05Otis Tucker
Pretenses1915-12-07Mike Guffy
Johanna Enlists1918-09-14Maj. Wappington
Tess of the D’Urbervilles1913-09-01John Durbeyfield
Let’s Go1923-10-31Andrew J. Macklin
Good Night, Paul1918-06-20Batiste Boudeaux
Going Up1923-09-30William Douglas
A Lady’s Name1918-12-10Bird
A Bathtub Bandit1917-11-02
Memory Lane1926-02-01Mary’s Father
Madame Peacock1920-10-01Rudolph Cleeberg
Billions1920-12-06Isaac Colben
Black Beauty1921-01-01Squire Gordon
Soft Shoes1925-01-01Markham
The Reckless Age1924-08-16Spencer Meyrick
The Better Man1926-06-06Phineas Ward
Luck in Pawn1919-11-19Abraham Armsberg
The Man Next Door1923-05-28David Wisner
Nobody’s Kid1921-04-17
Sick Abed1920-06-27John Weems
Caprice1913-11-10Secondary Role (uncredited)
Eve’s Lover1925-07-06Burton Gregg
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln1924-02-02Chairman of delegation
Behind the Counter1928-03-03Her Father
Billy McGrath on Broadway1913-03-04Billy McGrath
The Road Through the Dark1918-11-01Antoine Jardee
Miss Jackie of the Navy1916-11-30Undetermined role
California Straight Ahead1925-09-12Jeffrey Browne
The Heart of a Child1920-04-11Joe Mosenstein
The Sin Flood1922-11-12Swift
High Steppers1926-03-14John Steppling
Lombardi, Ltd.1919-10-01Max Strohan
Glass Houses1922-03-06The Lawyer
The Promise1917-02-19Fallon
The Fast Worker1924-10-25Mr. Rodney
Jim1914-06-15William Bent – the Publisher
Broken Lullaby1932-01-19
American Dream2007-01-01głos
A Cafe in Cairo1924-12-07Tom Hays
The Husband Hunter1920-01-01