William Begg was a Canadian-American actor who is best known for Mission Bells, A1 Society, and his many uncredited roles in classic films. He was born on April 16, 1903, in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, and passed away on April 19, 1986, in Delray Beach, Florida, USA.
Personal and Family Life
William Begg was married twice. His first marriage was to Patricia Caron from April 14, 1930, until their divorce on October 7, 1931. He later married Althea Henley on April 3, 1946, with whom he had one child and remained married until his death.
Career
Begg had a notable acting career, appearing in various films during the 1930s and 1940s. He is particularly remembered for his roles in films like Mission Bells (1928) and A1 Society (1926). Despite many of his parts being uncredited, he contributed to the movie industry significantly throughout his life.
Death and Legacy
William Begg died on April 19, 1986, in Delray Beach, Florida. He left behind a legacy of performances that, despite often being uncredited, helped shape the film landscape of his time. His work remains appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | Casino Patron (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Clerk (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo | Casino Patron (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1937 | Fight for Your Lady | Reporter (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan at the Olympics | Minor Role (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | 8.2 |
| 1936 | My Man Godfrey | Socialite at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited) | 7.9 |
| 1936 | Moonlight Murder | Attendee at Hollywood Bowl (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 1936 | Give Us This Night | Man (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 1936 | If You Could Only Cook | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1935 | Goin’ to Town | Man at Bar (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1935 | Reckless | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1935 | Devil Dogs of the Air | Officer (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Patron at Nate’s Cafe (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | 7.2 |