William Duncan (actor)

William Duncan
Duncan in 1920
Born16 December 1879
Died7 February 1961(1961-02-07) (aged 81)
Resting placeInglewood Park Cemetery
Occupation(s)Actor
Film director
Years active1911 - 1940
Spouse(s)Edith Johnson
(married 1921–1961)

William Duncan (16 December 1879 – 7 February 1961), born in Dundee, Scotland, was known as a major actor, producer, writer, and director of film serials and features in Hollywood. After immigrating to the United States as a child with his family, he became a leading star in the new film industry. Promoted as a Scottish star, he became one of the highest paid actors when under contract to Vitagraph.[1]

Duncan worked with major studios of the day, including the Selig Polyscope Company and Vitagraph. As was typical of many early films, especially the silents, most of his films have not survived to the present day.[1]

  1. ^ a b Ferguson, Brian (9 March 2019). "Dundee honours William Duncan, Hollywood's first Scottish star". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 July 2019.