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

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.
Women FirstWomen First · 1924
Women First
7.01924
MovieDrama
Directed by B. Reeves Eason. With William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, Lydia Knott, Bob Rhodes.
The Fatal MistakeThe Fatal Mistake · 1924
The Fatal Mistake
9.01924
MovieActionCrime
After being fired from his job on the Evening Star newspaper, cub reporter Jack Darwin (William Fairbanks) , with the help of an undercover police woman, Ethel Bennett (Eva Novak), prevents the theft of the valuable Riko jewels. Jack gets his job back...and marries Ethel.
Through Thick and ThinThrough Thick and Thin · 1927
Through Thick and Thin
7.01927
MovieCrimeDrama
An undercover agent tracks a gang of drug smugglers to their headquarters in Mexico, a nightclub, where he manages to get a job as a bouncer. There he meets and falls for a pretty young woman, whose father happens to be the man the agent suspects of heading the gang.
The New ChampionThe New Champion · 1925
The New Champion
8.01925
MovieDrama
When prizefighter "Knockout" Riley (Frank Hagney) injures his hand in a car accident, Bob (William Fairbanks), a blacksmith's assistant enters a championship bout in his place...and wins the fight and the damsel.
Spawn of the DesertSpawn of the Desert · 1923
Spawn of the Desert
9.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Guiding two covered wagons along a desert trail, Duke Steele meets and befriends Sam Le Saint, a mysterious hermit who is searching for a former partner who destroyed his home and ran away with his wife and infant daughter eighteen years earlier. Later, the two men ride into a mining camp controlled by Silver Sleed, who runs a gambling place. Duke is smitten by beautiful young Nola "Luck" Sleed, and learns that she is the gambler's daughter. Silver Sleed also happens to be the man that Sam Le Saint is searching for. Sam, who is dying, kills Sleed, and Duke learns that Luck is Sam's long-lost daughter.
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.
The Law RustlersThe Law Rustlers · 1923
The Law Rustlers
7.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Phil Stanley (William Fairbanks) and Harry Hartley (Edmond Cobb) are traveling toward Alaska when they come to a town controlled by scoundrels. The leaders of the town banish Phil and Harry, but they refuse to leave and send Glory (Ena Gregory) to summon the sheriff from a neighboring town to assist them. The sheriff comes to Phil's rescue and arrests the town council of scoundrels.

Movies

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.
Women FirstWomen First · 1924
Women First
7.01924
MovieDrama
Directed by B. Reeves Eason. With William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, Lydia Knott, Bob Rhodes.
The Fatal MistakeThe Fatal Mistake · 1924
The Fatal Mistake
9.01924
MovieActionCrime
After being fired from his job on the Evening Star newspaper, cub reporter Jack Darwin (William Fairbanks) , with the help of an undercover police woman, Ethel Bennett (Eva Novak), prevents the theft of the valuable Riko jewels. Jack gets his job back...and marries Ethel.
Through Thick and ThinThrough Thick and Thin · 1927
Through Thick and Thin
7.01927
MovieCrimeDrama
An undercover agent tracks a gang of drug smugglers to their headquarters in Mexico, a nightclub, where he manages to get a job as a bouncer. There he meets and falls for a pretty young woman, whose father happens to be the man the agent suspects of heading the gang.
The New ChampionThe New Champion · 1925
The New Champion
8.01925
MovieDrama
When prizefighter "Knockout" Riley (Frank Hagney) injures his hand in a car accident, Bob (William Fairbanks), a blacksmith's assistant enters a championship bout in his place...and wins the fight and the damsel.
Spawn of the DesertSpawn of the Desert · 1923
Spawn of the Desert
9.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Guiding two covered wagons along a desert trail, Duke Steele meets and befriends Sam Le Saint, a mysterious hermit who is searching for a former partner who destroyed his home and ran away with his wife and infant daughter eighteen years earlier. Later, the two men ride into a mining camp controlled by Silver Sleed, who runs a gambling place. Duke is smitten by beautiful young Nola "Luck" Sleed, and learns that she is the gambler's daughter. Silver Sleed also happens to be the man that Sam Le Saint is searching for. Sam, who is dying, kills Sleed, and Duke learns that Luck is Sam's long-lost daughter.
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.
The Law RustlersThe Law Rustlers · 1923
The Law Rustlers
7.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Phil Stanley (William Fairbanks) and Harry Hartley (Edmond Cobb) are traveling toward Alaska when they come to a town controlled by scoundrels. The leaders of the town banish Phil and Harry, but they refuse to leave and send Glory (Ena Gregory) to summon the sheriff from a neighboring town to assist them. The sheriff comes to Phil's rescue and arrests the town council of scoundrels.
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.
Vanishing MillionsVanishing Millions · 1926
Vanishing Millions
9.01926
MovieDramaAdventure
European produced 15 chapter adventure serial starring William Fairbanks and Vivian Rich.
The Handsome BruteThe Handsome Brute · 1925
The Handsome Brute
8.01925
MovieDrama
After being wrongly dismissed from the New York City police department, police officer Larry 'O'Day (William Fairbanks) reveals an internationally-known detective John Granger (Lee Shumway) to be a cheap crook. He is promoted and reinstated and marries his ever-faithful sweetheart Nelly Egan (Virginia Lee Corbin.)
The Flame of the YukonThe Flame of the Yukon · 1917
The Flame of the Yukon
10.01917
MovieAdventureDrama
George Fowler arrives at the Mias saloon, and the proprietor, "Blak Jack" Hovey, orders a saloon girl, known only as "The Flame," to fleece him, but he has no money...
The Down GradeThe Down Grade · 1927
The Down Grade
7.01927
MovieAction
Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.
The Vanishing WestThe Vanishing West · 1928
The Vanishing West
8.01928
MovieWestern
A boy's father is an unjustly accused fugitive, and the boy's scheming uncle plots to become the youngster's guardian and take over the family fortune.
What Women LoveWhat Women Love · 1920
What Women Love
7.01920
MovieComedyDrama
Purity League father can't restrain his adventurous daughter from parading around in scanty bathing suits. Willy must learn how to fight in order to win her heart.
Somewhere in FranceSomewhere in France · 1916
Somewhere in France
1916
Movie
Wicked Frenchwoman Marie Chaumontel is the mistress of Captain Henry Ravignac. She steals some papers from him, which she gives to the Germans. Then she escapes to Berlin while her lover is tried for her wrongdoing. He is found guilty of neglect, and he commits suicide. His brother, Lieutenant Charles Ravignac swears revenge, and he becomes a counterspy by going to work for the Germans.
The Little BrotherThe Little Brother · 1917
The Little Brother
7.01917
MovieDrama
Jerry Ross dresses as a boy and sells newspapers to make money on the street corner. As the result of a chance meeting with Frank Girard, who is interested in the "Big Brother Movement," Jerry is invited to Girard's farm in the country. Later she is sent to a coeducational institution where she assumes the dress and manners of a girl once more.
Marry in HasteMarry in Haste · 1924
Marry in Haste
7.01924
MovieComedy
A wealthy Wyoming man disowns his son, Wayne Sturgis (William Fairbanks), for marrying art student Joan Prescott (Dorothy Revier). After several years on a small farm, Joan begins to suffer from disillusionment, unhappiness, and ill health. The marriage is nearly ruined by the attentions that neighbor Monte Brett (Gladden James) pays Joan.
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.
Spoilers of the WestSpoilers of the West · 1927
Spoilers of the West
7.01927
MovieWestern
A soldier falls in love with a beautiful settler who has refused his order to leave American Indian land.
The Cowboy and the FlapperThe Cowboy and the Flapper · 1924
The Cowboy and the Flapper
8.01924
MovieWesternDrama
U.S. Marshal, Dan Patterson, goes undercover as a criminal to infiltrate a gang holding a young woman named Alice Allison captive. He must earn her trust while battling the outlaws and keeping his true identity hidden.
Flying HighFlying High · 1926
Flying High
10.01926
MovieActionCrime
While taking a joyride with his sweetie Patricia, daredevil pilot Roy Cummins witnesses the aerial hijacking of a mail plane.
Racing for LifeRacing for Life · 1924
Racing for Life
9.01924
MovieAction
Jack Grant agrees to drive in the big race in order to save his brother Carl from being charged with embezzlement.
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.