William Kent
Known for
Acting
Born
April 28, 1886
Birthplace
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Died
October 5, 1945 (aged 59)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City.
Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).
Best known work
King of Jazz
1930
The Scarlet Letter
1934
When Knighthood Was in Flower
1922
Singapore Sling
1999
Saturday's Millions
1933
Dining Out
1930Filmography
1999
Singapore Slingas Jack Tanner
1934
The Scarlet Letteras Sampson Goodfellow
1933
Saturday's Millionsas Sam
1930
1930
King of Jazzas General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
1922
When Knighthood Was in Floweras King's Tailor