William Desmond (actor)

William Desmond
Desmond in 1915
Born
William Mannion

(1878-01-23)January 23, 1878
DiedNovember 3, 1949(1949-11-03) (aged 71)
Resting placeChapel of the Pines Crematory
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1949
SpouseMary McIvor (m. 1919-1941)
Children2

William Desmond (born William Mannion; January 23, 1878 – November 3, 1949) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1948. He was nicknamed "The King of the Silent Serials."

Born William Mannion in Horseheads, New York, he was raised in New York City. He later changed his surname to a stage name. He started out in vaudeville and the legitimate stage before making his film debut. In 1919, he married his co-star Mary McIvor, with whom he had two daughters.

On November 3, 1949, Desmond died at age 71 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. His cremated remains are stored in the vault at the Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles.

Selected filmography


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