Wilton Lackaye
ActingBorn 1862-09-30 · Loudon County, Virginia, USADied 1932-08-22
Biography
From Wikipedia Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film. He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent films in middle age. He was a unique and distinctive looking actor with large round eyes particularly effective when playing the control-freak Svengali.
For Woman's Favor
Aug 01, 1924Rated 7 out of 10
The Lone Wolf
Apr 27, 1924Rated 9 out of 10
What's Wrong with the Women?
Sep 12, 1922Rated 8 out of 10
God's Crucible
Apr 20, 1922Rated 9 out of 10
Trilby
Sep 19, 1915Rated 5.6 out of 10The Man of Shame
Oct 11, 1915The Pit
Dec 28, 1914
The Lambs' All-Star Gambol
Jun 01, 1914