William Desmond

1878-01-23 – 1949-11-03 (age 71) Horseheads, New York, USA

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Biography

Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.

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William Desmond

William Desmond

William Desmond

Known For

Frisco Kid

Frisco Kid

1935

as Vigilante Hangman (uncredited)

The Climax

The Climax

1944

as Backstage Technician (Uncredited)

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard

1936

as Pago Pago Patron (uncredited)

Desert Command

Desert Command

1946

as Capt. Boncour

Trail Street

Trail Street

1947

as Townsman (uncredited)

Tall in the Saddle

Tall in the Saddle

1944

as Townsman (uncredited)

Phantom of the Opera

Phantom of the Opera

1943

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Ridin' Pretty

Ridin' Pretty

1925

as Sky Parker

Oklahoma Jim

Oklahoma Jim

1931

as Lacy

Crack-Up

1934

as Police Chief

Outwitted

Outwitted

1925

as Jack Blaisdel

Peggy

Peggy

1916

as Rev. Donald Bruce

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

1936

as Hawkman Lookout Captain

Hello, 'Frisco

1924

as William Desmond

Frontier Days

Frontier Days

1934

as Sheriff Barnes

Flying Colors

Flying Colors

1917

as Brent Brewster

Straight Through

Straight Through

1925

as Good Deed O'Day

Social Error

1935

as Policeman

Phantom Lady

Phantom Lady

1944

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Headin' for the Rio Grande

Headin' for the Rio Grande

1936

as Mr. Mack (cattle buyer)