Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 23, 1878
Place of Birth
Horseheads, New York, USA
Also Known As
- William Mannion
- The King of the Silent Serials
- Bill Desmond
William Desmond
Biography
Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.
Known For - Movies
Phantom of the Opera
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Tall in the Saddle
as Townsman (uncredited)
Flash Gordon
as Hawkman Lookout Captain
The Boys from Syracuse
as Citizen
Frisco Kid
as Vigilante Hangman (uncredited)
Thunder Mountain
as Townsman (uncredited)
Phantom Lady
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
as Gower Gulch Cowboy (uncredited)
The Mummy's Ghost
as Museum Tourist (uncredited)
The Egg and I
as Spectator at Country Dance (Uncredited)