William A. Clayton Jr. was an American actor who is best known for The Broken Violin, Wages of Sin, and Children of Fate. He was born on April 15, 1897, in Gloucester, Virginia, USA, and passed away on October 31, 1958, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
William A. Clayton Jr. was born into a family that valued the arts and creative expression. He served in the United States Navy during World War I as a Wardroom Steward on the U.S.S. George Washington, where he was honorably discharged in November 1919. Williams’s experiences from the war and his upbringing influenced his acting career.
Career
William A. Clayton Jr. enjoyed a career in film during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He appeared in several notable films, including The Broken Violin, Wages of Sin, and Ten Nights in a Barroom. His work is remembered for its contribution to the silent and early sound film eras.
Death and Legacy
William A. Clayton Jr. died on October 31, 1958, in New York City. He was laid to rest at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. His performances in film have left a lasting mark on early American cinema, and he is remembered for his significant roles in films during a transformative time in the movie industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Minutes to Live | 1932-03-17 | Morvis |
| Ten Nights in a Barroom | 1926-12-27 | Harvey Green |
| Easy Street | 1930-08-01 | |
| Wages of Sin | 1929-02-02 | |
| When Men Betray | 1929-09-01 | |
| A Prince of His Race |