Hal De Forrest (born 14 July 1862, Porto, Portugal â€" died 16
February 1938, New York City) was a Portuguese-born American stage and
early silent film actor.Born as Aloysius J. De Sylva, he emigrated to
the United States and became a stage actor. He starred on Broadway in
the original production of A Gentleman from Mississippi, which played
from September 29, 1908 until September 1909.De Forrest moved into
film in 1915 but only starred in 9 films until his retirement from
acting in 1922 aged 60. He was the father of the prolific songwriter
and producer Buddy DeSylva.He died in New York City on 16 February
1938.
February 1938, New York City) was a Portuguese-born American stage and
early silent film actor.Born as Aloysius J. De Sylva, he emigrated to
the United States and became a stage actor. He starred on Broadway in
the original production of A Gentleman from Mississippi, which played
from September 29, 1908 until September 1909.De Forrest moved into
film in 1915 but only starred in 9 films until his retirement from
acting in 1922 aged 60. He was the father of the prolific songwriter
and producer Buddy DeSylva.He died in New York City on 16 February
1938.
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