William Garwood was an American actor best known for his roles in silent films. Born on April 28, 1884, in Springfield, Missouri, he made significant contributions to early cinema until his retirement in 1919.
Personal and Family Life
William Garwood grew up in Springfield and developed a passion for acting in his late teens. He worked at the Lakeside Theater in Denver, where he gained valuable experience both behind and in front of the stage. Throughout his career, he traveled widely, performing in various cities across the United States. Despite his success, he never married and remained a confirmed bachelor throughout his life.
Death and Legacy
Garwood passed away on December 28, 1950, in Los Angeles due to a heart attack, coupled with cirrhosis of the liver. His work in silent films left a lasting legacy, showcasing the talent and creativity of early American cinema. Although he retired early, his films continue to be appreciated by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Get Rich Quick | 1911-05-25 | The husband |
| The Evidence of the Film | 1913-01-10 | The Broker |
| Romeo and Juliet | 1911-09-01 | |
| Cymbeline | 1913-03-27 | Iachimo |
| Cymbeline | 1913-03-27 | King Cymbeline |
| Lorna Doone | 1911-06-29 | |
| The Mummy | 1911-03-07 | Jack |
| The Little Brother | 1917-03-11 | Franak Girard |
| The Cowboy Millionaire | 1909-10-20 | |
| Carmen | 1913-05-26 | Don José |
| An Elevator Romance | 1911-04-27 | |
| The Coffin Ship | 1911-06-19 | Captain |
| Petticoat Camp | 1912-11-29 | |
| The Little Girl Next Door | 1912-11-01 | The Husband |
| The Vicar of Wakefield | 1910-12-26 | |
| The Pasha’s Daughter | 1911-01-02 | Jack Stevens |
| Broken Fetters | 1916-07-03 | |
| Lord John in New York | 1915-12-14 | |
| Under Two Flags | 1912-07-02 | Bertie Cecil |
| Ruy Blas | 1914-01-01 | |
| David Copperfield | 1911-10-17 | |
| Her Moment | 1918-07-01 | Jan Drakachu |
| The Lady from the Sea | 1911-12-12 | |
| The Green-Eyed Devil | 1914-02-28 | |
| The Hunchback | 1914-04-12 | Tom Carson – a Young Prospector |
| Baseball and Bloomers | 1911-01-06 | |
| The Railroad Builder | 1911-05-09 | |
| Motoring | 1911-06-09 | The Young Millionaire |
| The Pied Piper of Hamelin | 1911-07-31 | |
| The Buddhist Priestess | 1911-09-12 | The Naval Officer |
| The Honeymooners | 1911-09-22 | The Groom |
| Jess | 1912-05-21 | The Lawyer |
| Lucile | 1912-11-27 | Richard |
| A Six Cylinder Elopement | 1912-10-06 | John Henderson, Gray’s Daughter’s Sweetheart |
| The Woman in White | 1912-10-20 | Walter Hartright |
| Put Yourself in His Place | 1912-10-29 | Henry Little |
| Her Fireman | 1913-01-21 | Tim, the Fireman |
| For Her Boy’s Sake | 1913-03-25 | The Son |
| The Woman Who Did Not Care | 1913-04-01 | A Suitor |
| The Caged Bird | 1913-06-06 | The Prince |
| The Wolf of Debt | 1915-10-01 | Bruce Marsden |
| A Bargain with Chance | 1915-12-14 | Lord John Hasle |