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Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

Actor · born 15 March 1878 · Shelby County, Alabama, USA

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Henry Brazeale Walthall (March 16, 1878 – June 17, 1936) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared as the Little Colonel in D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation (1915). In New York in 1901, Walthall won a role in Under Southern Skies by Charlotte Blair Parker. He performed in the play for three years, in New York and on tour. With the company of Henry Miller he gained recognition on Broadway in plays including Pippa Passes, The Only Way and William Vaughn Moody's The Great Divide (1906–08). His fellow cast member James Kirkwood introduced Walthall to D. W. Griffith, and at the conclusion of that engagement, Walthall joined the Biograph Company.

Where to start: Wings (1927).

As actor 163

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Henry B. Walthall movie?

By viewer score, Wings (1927) at 7.2/10.

What are Henry B. Walthall’s most popular movies?

The Birth of a Nation, Wings, 42nd Street.

How many movies has Henry B. Walthall made?

163 films on TMDB, 163 as actor.

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