Will Walling

Will Walling
Still from The Village Blacksmith (1922)
Born(1872-06-02)June 2, 1872
Iowa
DiedMarch 5, 1932(1932-03-05) (aged 59)
California
OccupationActor
Years active1921–1932
SpouseEffie Bond
ChildrenRichard Walling

William R. Walling (June 2, 1872 – March 5, 1932) was an American actor of stage and film in the silent era.

Biography

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Before he acted in films, Walling traveled the United States performing with stock theater companies.[1] In 1912, he was a member of the stock company at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, California.[2]

He appeared in 60 films between 1921 and 1932. He is known for his role as the railroad president in the 1926 film The Great K & A Train Robbery, which starred Tom Mix.[3]

He died on March 5, 1932, in California, aged 59. He was married to actress Effie (née Bond) Walling and was the father of actor and photographer Richard Walling (also known as William Walling Jr.).

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Gentle Cyclone". Santa Rosa Republican. California, Santa Rosa. August 20, 1926. p. 8. Retrieved October 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "'Red Rose' and 'Gamblers' Due". San Francisco Chronicle. January 4, 1912. p. 10 – via Newsbank.
  3. ^ "William Walling - Overview". allmovie.com. Retrieved October 17, 2006.
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