Stanhope Wheatcroft

Stanhope Nelson Wheatcroft (May 11, 1888 – February 13, 1966)[2] was an American actor of the stage and screen who was primarily active during Hollywood's silent era.

Stanhope Wheatcroft
Born
Stanhope Nelson Wheatcroft

May 11, 1888
New York, New York, US
DiedFebruary 13, 1966 (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, US
EducationColumbia University
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1942
SpouseFaye (1917–1966; his death)[1]
Parent(s)Nelson Wheatcroft
Adeline Stanhope

Biography

Stanhope was born in New York City in 1888 to Nelson Wheatcroft and Adeline Stanhope. Both of his parents were renowned actors and drama teachers born in Europe. Stanhope attended Columbia University in New York City, and reportedly decided to embark upon a career as an actor after his father's death.[3][4] Broadway plays in which Wheatcroft appeared included Marrying Money (1914), A Gentleman from Mississippi (1908), The Warrens of Virginia (1907), The Movers (1907), Zira (1905), and Nancy Stair (1905).[2] After enjoying popularity during the silent era, his career waned in the 1930s, when his screen credits were primarily for his performances in bit parts.[5]

Wheatcroft died in Los Angeles in 1966, and was survived by his third wife, Faye.[6] His gravesite is at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.[1]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "WHEATCROFT, Stanhope N., obituary, Los Angeles Times, February 15, 1966, p. A2. Retrieved via ProQuest Historical Newspapers (Ann Arbor, Michigan), August 20, 2022.
  2. "Stanhope Wheatcroft". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on March 28, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  3. "Got Job in Pictures on His Birthday". The Journal and Tribune. 4 Jun 1916. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  4. "A Young Player's Family". The Pittsburgh Post. 11 Nov 1910. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  5. "Likes Extra Roles Better Than Stardom". The Charlotte Observer. 12 May 1940. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  6. "Obituaries". The Los Angeles Times. 15 Feb 1966. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  7. Alan Goble (8 September 2011). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. p. 61. ISBN 978-3-11-095194-3.
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