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

Title Release Date Character
Two-Gun Gussie 1918-05-19 Dagger-Tooth Dan
Rainbow Island 1917-10-28
Bashful 1917-12-23 Uncle Bill (uncredited)
The City Slicker 1918-06-02 Bebe’s rejected suitor
The Non-Stop Kid 1918-05-12 Bebe’s father
Africa F.O.B. 1925-09-15 King Obogeegeem if Puskudnick
An Ozark Romance 1918-07-06
Take a Chance 1918-12-15
The Yankee Clipper 1927-05-07 Ike
Page Me 1926-02-28
The Hansom Cabman 1924-10-12 Cop
Bliss 1917-10-14
Hey There 1918-04-28
By the Sad Sea Waves 1917-09-30
Chase Yourself 1926-06-26 Fat Friend
On the Jump 1918-03-31
His Angel Child 1929-02-16
Pinched 1917-09-23
Where Is My Wife? 1921-01-15
A Bedroom Scandal 1921-01-15 Another Husband
Beat It 1918-02-24
The Tip 1918-01-06
Here Come the Girls 1918-03-17
Let’s Go 1918-03-24
It’s a Wild Life 1918-04-21
Nothing But Trouble 1918-10-26
Kicked Out 1918-05-05
Pipe the Whiskers 1918-04-14
Look Pleasant, Please 1918-03-10 (uncredited)
Fireman Save My Child 1918-05-25
Hit Him Again 1918-02-17
Crazy Like a Fox 1926-08-26 Gov. Harrison
Court Plaster 1924-09-28
The Golf Bug 1924-07-08 Hired Man
Fair But Foolish 1925-11-29
Happy Heels 1929-01-19 Stage manager
For Sadie’s Sake 1926-01-24
Dizzy Sights 1927-12-17 The Boss
Duck Out 1927-02-13
Taxi Please 1923-11-30
In and Out 1921-07-17
A Rarin’ Romeo 1925-03-29
Reckless Rosie 1929-04-06
The Covered Schooner 1923-09-29 The Captain
Hot Sands 1924-02-29 Detective Dick Harris
Wedding Bells