Acting

William Fairbanks

Born May 24, 1894 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Died April 1, 1945 · aged 50

From Wikipedia William Fairbanks (May 24, 1894 – April 1, 1945) was an American actor. He appeared in over 65 silent era motion pictures between 1916 and 1928. His first film role was as Capt. Pierre Thierry in the war drama Somewhere in France (1916) starring Louise Glaum and Howard C. Hickman. He was then living at 20 Horizon Avenue in Venice, California, where he registered to vote. He appear…

Known For

Under the Black EagleUnder the Black Eagle · 1928
Under the Black Eagle
★ 5.01928
MovieDramaWar
A German Shepherd Dog and the people he loves are entangled in World War One.
Women FirstWomen First · 1924
Women First
★ 7.01924
MovieDrama
Directed by B. Reeves Eason. With William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, Lydia Knott, Bob Rhodes.
Fighting YouthFighting Youth · 1925
Fighting Youth
1925
MovieActionDrama
Dick Covington is a society athlete who is quick with his fists. His fiancée, Jean Manley, hates his fighting and convinces him to stop. But then his rival tricks him into accepting an offer to fight Murdering Mooney at a charity show. At first Jean is chagrined, but when the rival insults her, she is anxious for Covington to beat his opponent.
The Battling FoolThe Battling Fool · 1924
The Battling Fool
★ 9.01924
MovieDrama
William Fairbanks stars in this fighting feature about a rural rube who enters the ring to earn prize money to help a crippled girl.
Speed MadSpeed Mad · 1925
Speed Mad
★ 7.01925
MovieActionDrama
Bill Sanford (William Fairbanks), a daredevil race-car driver, is abducted by his main competitor Alan Lawson (Lloyd Whitlock) and his henchmen, on the eve of a race he hopes will win him $5,000. But he escapes his captors and arrives ate the race track just in time to drive his speedster to victory. With the prize money, he saves the father, Charles Hampton (Charles K. French) of his sweetheart Betty Hampton (Edith Roberts) from losing the family.
A Fight to the FinishA Fight to the Finish · 1925
A Fight to the Finish
★ 10.01925
MovieDrama
Directed by B. Reeves Eason. With William Fairbanks, Phyllis Haver, Tom Ricketts, Pat Harmon.
Vanishing MillionsVanishing Millions · 1926
Vanishing Millions
★ 9.01926
MovieDramaAdventure
European produced 15 chapter adventure serial starring William Fairbanks and Vivian Rich.
The Great SensationThe Great Sensation · 1925
The Great Sensation
★ 9.01925
MovieDrama
Jack Ruby (William Fairbanks), the son of a wealthy family, pretends to be a chauffeur and goes to work for Peggy Howell (Pauline Garon), a beautiful flapper.

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