William Blaisdell

William Blaisdell was an American actor who is best known for Racing Luck, The Yankee Clipper, and His Angel Child. He was known for his solid build and often played strong character roles in films.

Personal and Family Life

William Blaisdell was born in April 1865 in California, USA. He was married to Clara Lavine, who was also an actress known for her stage performances. Their marriage was part of the entertainment community, and they shared a passion for the arts.

Career

Blaisdell had a distinguished career as a character actor, appearing in many silent films. He often portrayed tough or heavy roles, especially in comedies produced by Christie and various productions with Warner Brothers. His performances contributed to the success of many films during the silent era of cinema.

Death and Legacy

William Blaisdell passed away on January 1, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Despite his death, his work continues to be remembered through the films he starred in. His impact on early American cinema is celebrated by film historians and enthusiasts.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Two-Gun Gussie1918-05-19Dagger-Tooth Dan
Rainbow Island1917-10-28
Bashful1917-12-23Uncle Bill (uncredited)
The City Slicker1918-06-02Bebe’s rejected suitor
The Non-Stop Kid1918-05-12Bebe’s father
Africa F.O.B.1925-09-15King Obogeegeem if Puskudnick
An Ozark Romance1918-07-06
Take a Chance1918-12-15
The Yankee Clipper1927-05-07Ike
Page Me1926-02-28
The Hansom Cabman1924-10-12Cop
Bliss1917-10-14
Hey There1918-04-28
By the Sad Sea Waves1917-09-30
Chase Yourself1926-06-26Fat Friend
On the Jump1918-03-31
His Angel Child1929-02-16
Pinched1917-09-23
Where Is My Wife?1921-01-15
A Bedroom Scandal1921-01-15Another Husband
Beat It1918-02-24
The Tip1918-01-06
Here Come the Girls1918-03-17
Let’s Go1918-03-24
It’s a Wild Life1918-04-21
Nothing But Trouble1918-10-26
Kicked Out1918-05-05
Pipe the Whiskers1918-04-14
Look Pleasant, Please1918-03-10(uncredited)
Fireman Save My Child1918-05-25
Hit Him Again1918-02-17
Crazy Like a Fox1926-08-26Gov. Harrison
Court Plaster1924-09-28
The Golf Bug1924-07-08Hired Man
Fair But Foolish1925-11-29
Happy Heels1929-01-19Stage manager
For Sadie’s Sake1926-01-24
Dizzy Sights1927-12-17The Boss
Duck Out1927-02-13
Taxi Please1923-11-30
In and Out1921-07-17
A Rarin’ Romeo1925-03-29
Reckless Rosie1929-04-06
The Covered Schooner1923-09-29The Captain
Hot Sands1924-02-29Detective Dick Harris
Wedding Bells