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BornSeptember 30, 1862
DiedAugust 22, 1932 (age 69)
Place of birthLoudon County, Virginia, USA
Film credits8
Wilton Lackaye
DeceasedKnown for Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia
Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film.
He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent films in middle age. He was a unique and distinctive looking actor with large round eyes particularly effective when playing the control-freak Svengali.
Filmography
For Woman's Favor
1924
as Bracken
The Lone Wolf
1924
as William Burroughs
What's Wrong with the Women?
1922
as James Bascom
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God's Crucible
1922
as Michael Kalmar
- No poster
The Man of Shame
1915
as Roger Larogue / Louversan
Trilby
1915
as Svengali
- No poster
The Pit
1914
as Jadwin
- No poster
The Lambs' All-Star Gambol
1914
as Self