Spottiswoode Aitken was an American actor best known for his roles in The Birth of a Nation, The White Circle, and The Americano. Born on April 16, 1867, in Edinburgh, Scotland, he had a varied career in both stage and film acting.
Personal and Family Life
Spottiswoode Aitken was married to Marion Dana Jones until their divorce in 1922, and together they had three children. He began his acting career on stage at the young age of 13. Aitken spent a significant portion of his life touring the United States with various stock theater companies.
Career Highlights
Known for his work both on stage and in films, Aitken made a mark in the early film industry after meeting D.W. Griffith during a production in 1907. He was among the first actors to move to Los Angeles when the film industry was still primarily based in New York. His long career saw him perform in numerous important films from the silent era.
Death and Legacy
Spottiswoode Aitken passed away on February 26, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to the early days of cinema and theater remain noteworthy, and he is remembered as a talented actor in a pivotal time for the film industry.
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