Wilton Lackaye

Born in September 30th, 1862

From Loudon County, Virginia, USA

Wilton Lackaye 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.

Wilton Lackaye Movies

For Womans Favor Poster
August 1, 1924
The Lone Wolf Poster
April 27, 1924
Whats Wrong with the Women Poster
September 12, 1922
The Man of Shame Poster
October 11, 1915
Trilby Poster
September 19, 1915

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