Walter Belasco was an American actor best known for his roles in Lord John in New York, Lord John’s Journal, and From Broadway to a Throne.
Personal and Family Life
Walter Belasco was born in December 1866 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was married to Maudie E. McNeill, with whom he had two children before their divorce. His daughter Reyna was born on May 19, 1913, but tragically passed away at the young age of 10. Walter also had a son, Walter Belasco Jr., and came from a family where his brothers, David and Solomon, also had daughters named Reyna.
Death and Legacy
Walter Belasco died on June 21, 1939, in San Francisco, California, USA. His contributions to early cinema are remembered through his film credits. As a brother to famous playwright David Belasco, Walter’s legacy in the entertainment industry is notable, reflecting his family’s artistic background.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | His Golden Hour | Spuds’ Employer |
| 1916 | From Broadway to a Throne | Unknown |
| 1917 | A Jewel in Pawn | Aaron Levovitch |
| 1917 | Heart of Gold | Fenstein |
| 1917 | The Pointed Finger | Horace Reeves |
| 1917 | The Car of Chance | Israel Heimstone |
| 1917 | The Winning Pair | Mose Cohn |
| 1917 | A Dream of Egypt | The Prince’s Confidant |
| 1917 | Putting One Over on Ignatz | Ignatz |
| 1918 | Uncle Ike | Unknown |
| 1918 | Phoney Photos | Mr. Grouch |
| 1918 | The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin | Adm. von Pliscott |
| 1917 | Little Mariana’s Triumph | Signor Kippel |