Stanton Heck was an American actor who is best known for The Bad Man, The Lone Star Ranger, and The Fighting Demon. Born on January 8, 1877, in Wilmington, Delaware, he made a name for himself in the silent film era before passing away on December 16, 1929, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Stanton Heck was married to Mary Josephine Clark from 1902 until his death in 1929. Together, they had three children. He was also the father of silent film actors Stanton Heck Jr. and Bobby Heck.
Career
Heck had a prolific career in film, appearing in various roles across many silent movies. He was known for his performances in titles such as The Lone Star Ranger and The Bad Man, showcasing his talent in the industry during the early 20th century.
Death and Legacy
Stanton Heck died from pneumonia on December 16, 1929, in Los Angeles. His contributions to silent films left a lasting impact on the cinematic world, and his children continued his legacy in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Tights | 1920-09-25 | Bullato |
| The Isle of Love | 1920-04-10 | Grand Duke Nebo |
| The Yankee Clipper | 1927-05-07 | American Mate |
| Rolling Stone | 1919-01-20 | The Warden |
| Dangerous Days | 1920-03-14 | Herman Klein |
| Forbidden Trails | 1920-05-15 | William Carrington |
| The Mystic | 1925-09-26 | Carlo |
| Little Church Around the Corner | 1923-03-09 | Burt Wilson |
| White Man | 1924-11-01 | Mark Hammer |
| Old Clothes | 1925-11-09 | The Adjuster |
| The Lone Star Ranger | 1923-09-09 | Poggin |
| Soft Shoes | 1925-01-01 | Bradely |
| Her Honor, the Governor | 1926-07-19 | Jim Dornton |
| He’s In Again | 1918-12-15 | |
| The Fighting Demon | 1925-05-24 | Isaac Belding |
| One Law for the Woman | 1924-05-25 | Brennan |
| Breed of Courage | 1927-08-06 | Wes McQuinn |
| Rustlers’ Ranch | 1926-04-11 | Bull Dozier |
| Ship Ahoy | 1919-02-15 | Sea Captain (uncredited) |
| A Perfect Crime | 1921-03-05 | Big Bill Thaine |
| Firebrand Trevison | 1920-09-05 | Jefferson Corrigan |
| The Gentle Cyclone | 1926-06-27 | Wilkes Senior |
| The Branded Sombrero | 1928-01-08 | Honest John Hallett |
| Ashes | 1922-02-24 | Hotel Detective |
| A Tailor-Made Man | 1922-08-05 | Abraham Nathan |
| Driftin’ Thru | 1926-02-21 | Bull Dunn |
| Silent Sanderson | 1925-04-13 | Silver Smith |
| Unexpected Places | 1918-09-30 | Brauer |
| Outside the Law | 1921-01-06 | Police Officer (uncredited) |