American actor (1896–1959)
Westcott Bailey Clarke (September 27, 1886 – January 26, 1959), also known as Westcott Clarke, W.B. Clarke, Westcott B. Clarke and W.B. Westcott, was an American film actor and Broadway actor.[1]
Biography
Clarke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 27, 1886. He appeared in 12 films during his career and was best known for his role in Safety Last! from 1923. Before 1922, he was active on Broadway.[2][3][4]
Death
Clarke died in Los Angeles, California, in 1959. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.[5]
Filmography
References
- ^ ""Grandma" Appears Again With Harold". The Selma Times-Journal. Selma, Alabama. May 11, 1923. p. 8. Retrieved March 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bat Thrills". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. August 19, 1924. p. 27. Retrieved March 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "On Trial A Grest Show Novelty In Stagecraft". Star-Gazette. Elmira, New York. September 30, 1915. p. 11. Retrieved March 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Mary Dungan' Here Saturday". Kenosha News. Kenosha, Wisconsin. July 12, 1929. p. 17. Retrieved March 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: The Breaking Point at silentera.com
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