Merrill McCormick was an American actor and director, best known for his roles in A Son of the Desert (1928), The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935), and The Last Chance (1926). Born on February 5, 1892, in Denver, Colorado, he passed away on August 19, 1953, in San Gabriel, California.
Personal and Family Life
Merrill McCormick, whose birth name was William Merrill McCormick, often went by the nickname Wm. McCormack. Little is known about his personal and family life, but he faced struggles with heart problems throughout his later years.
Death and Legacy
Merrill McCormick died from a heart attack at the Baldy View Sanitarium in San Gabriel, California, on August 19, 1953. Notably, Curly Howard from The Three Stooges also passed away at the same facility a year prior, both due to heart complications. McCormick’s contributions to early cinema continue to be remembered through his film roles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tower of London | 1939-11-17 | Beggar (uncredited) |
| Lady for a Night | 1942-01-05 | Card Player (uncredited) |
| Outlaws of Sonora | 1938-04-14 | Henchman Pete |
| Something New | 1920-10-01 | Agrilla Gorgez (as William McCormick) |
| We’re in the Legion Now | 1936-12-13 | Ali |
| The Silver Bullet | 1942-08-05 | Pete |
| Ride ’em, Cowgirl | 1939-01-20 | Deputy Sheriff |
| Come on, Cowboys | 1937-05-24 | Henchman Dan |
| Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory | 1952-02-08 | Rider (uncredited) |
| Danger Valley | 1937-11-03 | Henchman |