Joseph Hazelton was an American actor who is best known for Oliver Twist (1922), The Little Minister (1921), and The Jailbird (1920).
Personal and Family Life
Joseph Hazelton was born in 1853 in Wilmington, New York. He experienced a unique and tragic historical moment at the age of 11, as he was in the Ford Theatre passing out programs when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
Career
Hazelton had a noteworthy career in the entertainment field, primarily known for his work in early films and as a veteran stage performer. Throughout his life, he enjoyed various roles and gained recognition in several silent films.
Death and Legacy
He passed away on October 8, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, due to pneumonia. His remains were laid to rest in an unmarked grave at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Twist | 1922-10-30 | Mr. Grimwig |
| The Little Minister | 1921-12-25 | John Spens |
| The Jailbird | 1920-10-10 | Alva Finch (as Joe Hazelton) |
| In Remembrance | 1914-03-24 | Squire Merton |
| The Hobo’s Rest Cure | 1912-11-27 | Doctor Hayes |
| The Ex-Convict’s Plunge | 1913-05-29 | Maley – the Prison Warden |
| Homer Comes Home | 1920-06-27 | The Shoe Store Man |
| ‘If Only’ Jim | 1920-07-01 | Bill Bones |
| The Blackbird | 1926-02-13 | Man at Table in Music Hall (uncredited) |
| The House of His Master | 1912-09-09 | Joe – an Old Colored Servant |
| The Suwanee River | 1913-06-05 | Uncle Abe – the Old Negro Servant |
| Sweeney’s Dream | 1913-07-16 | The Secretary of War |
| Granny’s Old Armchair | 1913-07-18 | Doctor Jones |
| Meller Drammer | 1914-08-14 | |
| In the Days of Buffalo Bill | 1922-09-11 | Gideon M. Welles |
| The Mystic | 1925-09-26 | Sideshow Spectator (uncredited) |