William Worthington (actor)
William Worthington was an American silent film actor and director.
Career
William became interested in the performing arts when he began his career as an opera singer and stage actor. He entered films with a lead role in 1913, and one of his more notable films was Damon and Pythias in 1914. From 1917 to 1925, William concentrated on directing films and was the head of a film production firm called Multicolor, which was bought by Cinecolor in 1932. He was active in films up until his death in 1941.Filmography
Actor
- The Old Clerk
- The Restless Spirit as A Stranger
- The Passerby as Mr. Klein
- Forgotten Women as The Reveller
- Back to Life as The Gambler
- The Barrier of Bars
- The Dread Inheritance as The Doctor
- Risen from the Ashes
- Samson as Ladal
- Stolen Glory as Paul Devine
- The Woman in Black as Prof. M. Byrd
- The Spy as Gen. George Washington
- On the Rio Grande as James Russell, Anna's Father
- Prowlers of the Wild as John
- The Sob Sister as Mr. Tracy
- Circle 17 as Prof. Bartoli
- Through the Flames as Bill Hampton, Bert's Pal
- A Prince of Bavaria as Peter Carson, Caroline's Father
- As the Wind Blows as The Husband
- Kid Regan's Hands as Bill Sweeney
- The Vagabond as The Father
- The Link That Binds as McClain, Donald's Father
- The Chorus Girl's Thanksgiving
- The Opened Shutters as Thinkright Johnson
- Damon and Pythias as Damon
- Called Back as Dr. Manuel Ceneri
- A Page from Life as Carter, Rita's Father
- The Big Sister's Christmas as Martin Towne
- The Flash as Old Carl Bauer
- Changed Lives as James
- The Black Box as Prof. Ashleigh / Lord Ashleigh
- The Grail as Griswold, Jean's Father
- Homage as Abdiel O'Day, Erwin's Father
- The Great Ruby Mystery as Heinrich von Buclow
- The Queen of Hearts as Col. Phillipot
- The Reward of Chivalry as Minor Role
- A Wife at Bay
- Beyond the Trail
- High Heels as Joshua Barton
- The Green Goddess as The High Priest
- Red Lights as Luke Carson
- The Awful Truth as Jonathan Sims
- Her Honor, the Governor
- Kid Boots as Eleanor's father
- The Return of Boston Blackie as John Markham
- Good Morning, Judge as Mr. Grey Sr
- Half a Bride as Mr. Winslow
- Happiness Ahead as Mortimer Goodstone
- The Man Who Came Back as Capt. Gallon
- Finger Prints as John Mackey
- Shipmates as Adm. R.S. 'Bill' Schuyler
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware as Assistant Defense Attorney
- No More Orchids as Cannon
- The Keyhole as Extra on Ship
- Gabriel Over the White House as Member of Congress
- The Little Giant as Harry S. Ames, Cass-Winter Associate
- Picture Snatcher as Reporter Witnessing Execution
- The Silk Express as Annoyed Ship Passenger
- Melody Cruise as Guest at Bon Voyage Party
- Morning Glory as Banker, Party Guest
- Lady for a Day as Hotel Guest
- I Loved a Woman as Jefferson
- The Perils of Pauline as American Consul
- Duck Soup as First Minister of Finance
- Design for Living as Theatre Patron
- You Can't Buy Everything as Teller
- Beggars in Ermine as Board Member
- The Gold Ghost as Gloria's Father, Jim
- The World Moves On as Judge of Duel
- His Greatest Gamble as Dinner Guest
- Dames as Board Member in Show
- One Exciting Adventure as Man
- Tailspin Tommy as Denver Doctor
- The President Vanishes as Legislator
- Flirtation Walk as Civilian
- The Man Who Reclaimed His Head as Attendant
- Grand Old Girl as School Board Member
- Symphony of Living as Symphony Chairman
- A Notorious Gentleman as Minor Role
- Twenty Dollars a Week as Mr. Davidson
- A Night at the Ritz as Banker
- Cardinal Richelieu as King's Chamberlain
- Reckless as Wedding Guest
- The Casino Murder Case as First Bidder
- Public Hero No. 1 as Prison Board Member
- Hooray for Love as Man Nodding 'No' in Montage
- Love Me Forever as Bit Role
- Keeper of the Bees as Colonel
- Orchids to You as Judge at Flower Show
- Anna Karenina as Opera Spectator
- Diamond Jim as Man at Bar
- The Case of the Lucky Legs as Audience Member Next to Patton
- Grand Exit as Doctor
- In Old Kentucky as Bit
- If You Could Only Cook as Mr. Fletcher
- Magnificent Obsession as Man on Boat
- Dangerous Intrigue as Steel Mill Executive
- Champagne Charlie as Board Member
- The Law in Her Hands as Appellate Court judge
- The Crime of Dr. Forbes as Faculty Doctor
- The Final Hour as Judge
- Alibi for Murder as John J. Foster
- Polo Joe as Guest
- Can This Be Dixie? as George Washington Peachtree
- The Accusing Finger as Senator
- Camille as Extra in Casino
- Give Me Liberty as Pendleton
- After the Thin Man as 'Respectable' Man in Car
- That Girl from Paris as Wedding Guest
- Battle of Greed as Judge William H. Avery
- Woman-Wise as Guest in Cafe
- The Devil's Playground as Vice Admiral
- Criminal Lawyer as Party Guest
- Man of the People as Judge
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney as Extra on Ship
- Ready, Willing and Able as Elderly Man in Hallway
- Penny Wisdom as Dinner Guest
- The Great Gambini as Elderly Man
- The Singing Marine as Ship Passenger
- Marry the Girl as George Washington
- Broadway Melody of 1938 as N.O. Norwich, Theatrical Agent in Montage
- The Footloose Heiress as Mr. Clark's Associate
- Music for Madame as Bus Passenger
- Alcatraz Island as First Trial Judge
- Live, Love and Learn as Mr. Killy
- Missing Witnesses as John - Radio Listener
- Hollywood Hotel as Man at Premiere
- Sergeant Murphy as Judge at Horse Show
- Walking Down Broadway as Judge
- Accidents Will Happen as Irate car owner getting bumped
- Women Are Like That as The Minister
- The Beloved Brat as Dr. Reynolds
- A Trip to Paris as Councilman
- Hold That Kiss as Dog Show Judge
- Squadron of Honor as Major
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Updyke's Guest
- The Chaser as Dr. Matthews
- I Am the Law as Committee Man
- Boys Town as Governor
- The Spider's Web as Cantlon
- There Goes My Heart as Banker
- Young Dr. Kildare as Board Member
- The Cowboy and the Lady as Dinner Party Guest
- Gang Bullets as Judge
- Angels with Dirty Faces as Warden
- Sweethearts as Backstage Man at NBC Theater
- Homicide Bureau as Citizen League Member
- They Made Her a Spy as Senator in the Dome Cafe
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Man Reading Newspaper
- First Offenders as Judge
- Dark Victory as Specialist #1
- Zenobia as Townsman
- Union Pacific as Oliver Ames
- The Girl from Mexico as Mr. Patton
- 6,000 Enemies as Frank Jordan
- The Forgotten Woman as Doctor
- Hawaiian Nights as Man in Hotel Lobby
- Espionage Agent as Instructor in Montage
- Rio as American Banker
- Pride of the Blue Grass as First Steward
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Committeeman
- The Oklahoma Kid as
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois as Minor Role
- Law and Order as Judge Williams
- Blossoms in the Dust as City Councilman
- Joan of Ozark as Clem
Director
- The Grail
- Homage
- The Gopher
- The Social Lion
- Misjudged
- The Queen of Hearts
- Her Prey
- The Fair God of Sun Island
- On the Level
- In Search of a Wife
- As the Shadows Fall
- The Reward of Chivalry
- The Family Secret
- The Dupe
- After the Play
- The Best Man's Bride
- The Mark of a Gentleman
- Darcy of the Northwest Mounted
- The Wire Pullers
- Bringing Home Father
- The Rose Colored Scarf
- The False Part
- They Wouldn't Take Him Seriously
- Nature Incorporated
- Lee Blount Goes Home
- Cross Purposes
- The Heart of a Show Girl
- Main 4400
- Love Never Dies
- The Masked Woman
- A Stranger from Somewhere
- Little Partner
- The Devil's Pay Day
- The Man Who Took a Chance
- The Clock
- The Car of Chance
- The Clean-Up
- The Beloved Traitor
- Twenty-One
- The Ghost of the Rancho
- His Birthright
- The Gray Horizon
- The Courageous Coward
- A Heart in Pawn
- His Debt
- All Wrong
- The Man Beneath
- The Dragon Painter
- Bonds of Honor
- The Illustrious Prince
- The Tong Man
- The Beggar Prince
- The Silent Barrier
- The Greater Profit
- The Unknown Wife
- The Beautiful Gambler
- Opened Shutters
- Go Straight
- Dr. Jim
- Tracked to Earth
- Out of the Silent North
- Afraid to Fight
- Kindled Courage
- The Bolted Door
- Fashionable Fakers
- Beauty and the Bad Man
- The Girl on the Stairs