William Desmond (January 23, 1878 â€" November 3, 1949) was an
American actor. He appeared in 205 films between 1915 and 1948. He was
nicknamed "The King of the Silent Serials."Born William Mannion in
Horseheads, New York, he was raised in New York City. He later changed
his surname to a stage name. He started out in vaudeville and the
legitimate stage before making his film debut. In 1919, he married his
co-star Mary McIvor, with whom he had two daughters. On November 3,
1949, Desmond died at age 71 of a heart attack in Los Angeles,
California. He is interred at the Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los
Angeles.
American actor. He appeared in 205 films between 1915 and 1948. He was
nicknamed "The King of the Silent Serials."Born William Mannion in
Horseheads, New York, he was raised in New York City. He later changed
his surname to a stage name. He started out in vaudeville and the
legitimate stage before making his film debut. In 1919, he married his
co-star Mary McIvor, with whom he had two daughters. On November 3,
1949, Desmond died at age 71 of a heart attack in Los Angeles,
California. He is interred at the Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los
Angeles.
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