William C. Dowlan | |
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.jpg) Dowlan in 1908 | |
| Born | September 21, 1882 |
| Died | November 6, 1947 (age 65) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Film director |
| Years active | 1901–1920 |
| Spouse | Leonora Ainsworth (m. 1906–1939; her death) |
William C. Dowlan (September 21, 1882 – November 6, 1947) was an American stage performer and a film actor and director during the silent era. Most of his directorial projects were done in collaboration with his wife, screenwriter Leonora Ainsworth. Between 1915 and 1917 he and Ainsworth did extensive work together for Universal Film Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles and for the American Film Company at its facilities in Santa Barbara.