William H. Thompson

About William H. Thompson

Who is it?: Actor
Birth Day: April 24, 1852
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

William H. Thompson

Scottish born William H. Thompson immigrated to America with his family at the age of six. In 1865 he began his...
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As per our current Database, William H. Thompson has been died on 4 February, 1923 at New York City, New York, USA.

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When William H. Thompson die, William H. Thompson was 71 years old.

Popular As William H. Thompson
Occupation Actor
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born April 24, 1852 (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
Birthday April 24
Town/City Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Nationality UK

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William H. Thompson’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

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William H. Thompson was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

Scottish born William H. Thompson immigrated to America with his family at the age of six. In 1865 he began his theatrical career by working as a callboy at the old Broadway Theater in New York. Within two years he would embark on an acting career that would span over 55 years and earn him a reputation as one of the premier character actors in America.

Much of his early career was spent in association with the theatrical genius Augustin Daly, appearing in plays like: "Dollars and Cents", Seven-Twenty-Eight and "The Girl Left Me Behind". In 1903 Thompson received some of the best reviews of his career when he appeared in James K.

Hackett's productions of, "The Bishop's Move" and "The Secret of Polichinelle". Thompson also had for a dozen years a very successful relationship with Broadway producer Charles Frohman. His portrayal of the cardinal in Frohman's "The Royal Family" won him national critical acclaim.

On 19 October, 1899 Thompson married Isabel Irving (1873-1944), one of the leading Broadway actresses of the day. At the time of their marriage she was appearing on Broadway with John Drew in "The Tyranny of Tears".

Thompson often enjoyed playing eccentric characters like the wicked miser in "Mankind" or Svengali in "Trilby". Toward the end of his career, Thompson appeared in Arthur Hopkins' productions of "Night Lodging" and "The Gentile Wife" and the George M.

Cohan productions, "The Miracle Man" and "The Guest of Honor". His last role was that of the disloyal general in "The Czarina".William H. Thompson died after a cold he caught while on an outdoor movie shoot turned into pneumonia.

He was survived by his wife Isabel.

William H. Thompson WIFE, FAMILY, KIDS

  • Isabel Irving (19 October 1899 - 4 February 1923) ( his death)

William H. Thompson Movies

  • The Dividend (1916) as John Steele
  • Oh Boy! (1919) as Judge Daniel Carter
  • Civilization's Child (1916) as Boss Jim McManus
  • Eye of the Night (1916) as David Holden

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