Bill Patton (actor)

Bill Patton (June 2, 1894 – December 12, 1951) was an American actor of the silent and early sound eras. Born in Amarillo, Texas, he debuted in the film industry in The Boss of the Lazy Y in 1918.[1] After small roles in several films, he received his first starring role in 1921's Outlawed.[2] Over the next six years he starred in more than 20 films. In 1927, he returned to smaller roles, which continued through the advent of talking pictures. His last performance on screen was in a small role in the classic The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1945.[3] He died on December 12, 1951.

Bill Patton
Lobby card for Tracks (1922) with Patton at right
Born
William P. Patton

(1894-06-02)June 2, 1894
Amarillo, Texas, United States
DiedDecember 12, 1951(1951-12-12) (aged 57)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1918–1945

Filmography

(Per AFI database)[4]

References
  1. "The Boss of the Lazy Y: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  2. "Outlawed: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  3. "The Picture of Dorian Gray: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  4. "Bill Patton". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
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