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| Born | William Surrey Hart December 6, 1864 Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1946 (aged 81) Newhall, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1888–1941 |
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| Children | 1 |
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William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer.[1] He is remembered as a foremost Western star of the silent era who "imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity."[2] During the late 1910s and early 1920s, he was one of the most consistently popular movie stars, frequently ranking high among male actors in popularity contests held by movie fan magazines.[3][4][5]
- ^ Obituary Variety, June 26, 1946, page 62.
- ^ King, Susan (July 25, 2011). "Classic Hollywood: Western film pioneers have silent-era roots" – via LA Times.
- ^ "Popularity Contest Closes". Motion Picture Magazine. Chicago: Brewster Publications. December 1920. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ "The Motion Picture Hall of Fame". Motion Picture Magazine. Chicago: Brewster Publications. July 1918. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ "The Greatest of Popularity Contests". Motion Picture Classic. Chicago: Brewster Publications. June 1920. Retrieved November 6, 2015.