Thomas Meighan (April 9, 1879 â€" July 8, 1936) was an American actor
of silent films and early talkies. He played several leading-man roles
opposite popular actresses of the day, including Mary Pickford and
Gloria Swanson. At one point he commanded $10,000 a week.Meighan was
born to John and Mary Meighan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father
was the president of Pittsburgh Facing Mills, and his family was
well-off.Meighan's parents encouraged him to go to college but he
refused. At the age of 15 his father sent him to work shoveling coal,
which quickly changed his mind. He attended St. Mary's College to
study pharmacology. After three years of study, Meighan decided he
wished to pursue acting.
of silent films and early talkies. He played several leading-man roles
opposite popular actresses of the day, including Mary Pickford and
Gloria Swanson. At one point he commanded $10,000 a week.Meighan was
born to John and Mary Meighan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father
was the president of Pittsburgh Facing Mills, and his family was
well-off.Meighan's parents encouraged him to go to college but he
refused. At the age of 15 his father sent him to work shoveling coal,
which quickly changed his mind. He attended St. Mary's College to
study pharmacology. After three years of study, Meighan decided he
wished to pursue acting.
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