Henry B. Walthall
Biography
Henry B. Walthall was an American actor who moved from the stage into silent films and became one of D. W. Griffith's most familiar players. Born in Shelby County, Alabama, in 1878, he won a role in Under Southern Skies in 1901, toured and appeared on Broadway, and was introduced to Griffith by the fellow actor James Kirkwood. He entered films at Biograph in 1909 with a leading part in A Convict's Sacrifice, and his portrayal of Colonel Ben Cameron in The Birth of a Nation (1915) brought him national attention and made him a leading actor into the 1920s. Later credits included The Scarlet Letter (1927) with Lillian Gish, Judge Priest (1934), A Tale of Two Cities (1935), The Devil-Doll (1936) and Hearts in Bondage (1936). He died in 1936, and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame honors him.
58years old at death
- Born Shelby County
- Died Monrovia
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Henry Brazeale Walthall (birth name)Also credited as Henry Walthall
Movie Career
- Films
- 16
- Career span
- 27 years1909 to 1936
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First role
Walthall's film career began in 1909 at Biograph Studios with a leading role in A Convict's Sacrifice, a film directed by D. W. Griffith and featuring James Kirkwood.
Big break
James Kirkwood, another cast member, brought Walthall together with D. W. Griffith. Once that engagement finished, Walthall became part of the Biograph Company.
Henry B. Walthall movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Jack Conway directed two of these films, D.W. Griffith two. Nigel De Brulier appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Nigel De Brulier's page
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Lionel Barrymore's page
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Berton Churchill's page
Fritz Leiber's page
Jack ConwayDirector, 2 films, 1934 to 1935
All films by Jack Conway
D.W. GriffithDirector, 2 films, 1909 to 1914
All films by D.W. Griffith
Also two films together5 more actors
- Claire Du BreyThe Devil-Doll (1936) and The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
- Marcelle CordayThe Trespasser (1929) and The Scarlet Letter (1927)
- David LandauJudge Priest (1934) and The Cabin in the Cotton (1932)
- Stuart ErwinViva Villa! (1934) and The Trespasser (1929)
- Robert HarronThe Avenging Conscience (1914) and A Corner in Wheat (1909)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
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