Thomas J. Crizer was an American actor born on October 28, 1888, in Millsburo Springs, Virginia. He is best known for his roles in Safety Last! (1923), Sporting Goods (1928), and Take Me Home (1928). He was married to Audrey Orpin.
Personal and Family Life
Thomas J. Crizer was married to Audrey Orpin in July 1915, though details about their life together are scarce. There is little documented information on his family or any children they may have had. He lived through significant changes in the film industry during his lifetime.
Career
Crizer’s career included acting and editing, with a notable contribution to early cinema. He appeared in many films during the silent era and continued to work in the film industry into the sound era. His performances in comedy and drama helped shape his reputation as a versatile actor.
Death and Legacy
Thomas J. Crizer passed away on November 13, 1963, in Los Angeles County, California. His contributions to film, especially during the silent era, remain part of cinematic history. Although not widely recognized today, his early works have influenced future generations of filmmakers and actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County | 1913-09-27 | |
| Broncho Billy and the Greaser | 1914-10-09 | |
| Broncho Billy and the Claim Jumpers | 1915-01-09 | Land Office Clerk |
| Broncho Billy and the Escaped Bandit | 1915-01-02 | |
| Sentimental Sophie | 1915-01-21 | |
| Broncho Billy and the False Note | 1915-01-30 | |
| Ingomar of the Hills | 1915-04-03 | |
| The Inference of Broncho Billy | 1914-03-14 | |
| Broncho Billy’s Vengeance | 1915-03-06 | |
| The Struggle | 1913-10-04 | |
| Broncho Billy’s Oath | 1913-10-11 | |
| The Three Gamblers | 1913-12-12 | |
| Snakeville’s New Waitress | 1914-07-16 | |
| Broncho Billy Wins Out | 1914-08-15 | |
| Broncho Billy Rewarded | 1914-10-17 | |
| Broncho Billy’s Mother | 1914-10-31 | |
| Broncho Billy’s Scheme | 1914-11-21 | |
| Broncho Billy’s Judgment | 1914-12-05 | |
| Snakeville’s Reform Wave | 1914-11-26 |