William McCall was an American actor born on May 19, 1870, in Delavan, Illinois, USA. He is best known for his roles in Fighting Fate (1921), The Little Minister (1922), and Across the Border (1922). McCall was married to Catherine Schomer and passed away on January 10, 1938, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
William McCall was married to Catherine Schomer from February 7, 1900, until his death in 1938. The couple shared a long life together, but not much information is available about their personal life or children. McCall was known to be private regarding his family.
Death and Legacy
William McCall died on January 10, 1938, due to coronary thrombosis in Hollywood. He left behind a legacy as a character actor who appeared in numerous films during the early days of cinema. His contributions to film continue to be recognized by film historians and enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gunsmoke Ranch | 1937-05-05 | Settler Flanagan |
| Outlaws of the Range | 1936-04-07 | Dad Wilson |
| Lodge Night | 1937-06-11 | Potentate Jones |
| The Last of the Clintons | 1935-11-12 | Ed Carney |
| Smith’s Army Life | 1928-02-06 | Inspecting Officer |
| When a Man’s a Prince | 1926-08-15 | Minister of War |
| Aces Wild | 1936-12-21 | Sheriff Ted |
| The Pride of Pikeville | 1927-06-05 | Ruth’s Father |
| Taxi for Two | 1928-09-02 | Traffic Cop |
| His Marriage Wow | 1925-03-01 | Mr. Fisher – the Bride’s Father |
| Broke in China | 1927-04-23 | Proprietor of All Nations Café |
| Too Many Highballs | 1933-02-10 | Cop in Station |
| Desert Valley | 1926-09-25 | Rancher (uncredited) |
| The Rodeo | 1929-03-24 | Traffic Cop |
| Hollywood Round-Up | 1937-11-06 | Saloon Set Extra |
| Stormy Trails | 1936-12-23 | Doctor |
| Western Frontier | 1935-08-07 | Storekeeper |
| Gordon of Ghost City | 1933-08-13 | Barfly |
| Lighting Bill | 1934-02-01 | Ross |
| Rounding Up the Law | 1922-04-15 | Judge Marcus Hyland |
| Across the Border | 1922-02-15 | Phillip Landers |
| Good Morning, Nurse | 1925-05-30 | Mr. Royce – Roland’s Father |
| His First Flame | 1927-05-02 | President of the College |
| Breaking the Ice | 1925-04-04 | Mr. Morgan – Gloria’s Father |