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William Courtright

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William Courtright
Born(1848-03-10)March 10, 1848
DiedMarch 6, 1933(1933-03-06) (aged 84)
OccupationActor
Years active1912-1930

William Courtright (March 10, 1848 – March 6, 1933) was an American film actor. He appeared in sixty-eight films between 1912 and 1930. He worked with D. W. Griffith and in his later career at the Hal Roach Studios, where he appeared in several early Laurel and Hardy comedies. His best-known role was Oliver Hardy's wealthy Uncle Bernal in That's My Wife (1929). His last film, the Our Gang comedy Teacher's Pet, was also his first sound film. He was born in New Milford, Illinois, and died in Ione, California. His wife was actress Jennie Lee, with whom he appeared in Intolerance.

Selected filmography