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William Kent

Actor
Born April 28, 1886Died October 5, 1945 (59 years)
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William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City.

Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).

Known For

  • King of Jazz
  • The Scarlet Letter

Filmography

1999
Singapore Sling · as Jack Tanner
1934
The Scarlet Letter · as Sampson Goodfellow
1933
1930
1930
King of Jazz · as General ('all Noisy On The Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('do Things For You')
1922
When Knighthood Was in Flower · as King's Tailor

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