William H. Tooker

William H. Tooker
BornSeptember 2, 1869
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1936 (aged 67)
Other namesWilliam Tucker
Occupationactor
Years active1912-1935

William H. Tooker (September 2, 1869 – October 10, 1936) was an American stage and film actor.

Tooker acted with the Tivoli Comic Opera Company in San Francisco.[1] On Broadway, he performed in The Coronet of the Duchess (1904) and The Governor's Lady (1912).[2] His film debut was in The Stealers.[1]

In addition to acting, Tooker was a chemist who invented polish for tan shoes.[3]

He was born in New York and died in Hollywood California.[4]

  1. ^ a b "William H. Tooker Of Stage Fame in 'Scarlet Letter'". Daily News. California, Los Angeles. January 7, 1927. p. 16. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "William H. Tooker". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "(untitled brief)". Motography: 887. April 15, 1916. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Silent Film Necrology, 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana