William S. Hart

William S. Hart

actor, director, producer

William S. Hart was born on Dec 06, 1864 in USA. William S. Hart's big-screen debut came with Ben Hur directed by Sidney Olcott in 1907, strarring Messala. William S. Hart is known for The Narrow Trail directed by William S. Hart, William S. Hart stars as Ice Harding and Sylvia Breamer as Betty Werdin. The most recent award William S. Hart achieved is Golden Boot Awards. The upcoming new movie William S. Hart plays is Hollywood which will be released on Aug 11, 1923.

A storybook hero, the original screen cowboy, ever forthright and honest, even when (as was often the case) he played a villain, William S. Hart lived for a while in the Dakota Territory, then worked as a postal clerk in New York City. In 1888 he began to study acting. In 1899 he created the role of Messala in "Ben-Hur", and received excellent reviews for his lead part in "The Virginian" (1907). His first film was a two-reeler,

  • Birthday

    Dec 06, 1864
  • Place of Birth

    Newburgh, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 0 nominations

Golden Boot Awards
1988
Winner - In Memoriam Award
Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame

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