Sam De Grasse

Sam De Grasse

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1875 · Died: Nov 29, 1953

Known For

IntoleranceIntolerance
The Birth of a NationThe Birth of a Nation
The Man Who LaughsThe Man Who Laughs
Robin HoodRobin Hood

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1875 Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada
Spouse

  • Ada Fuller

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 13, 2025 )

  • Annie McDonnell

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Joseph De Grasse (Sibling)
  • Robert De Grasse (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Sam De Grasse, a talented actor hailing from Canada, embarked on a cinematic journey in 1912, establishing himself as a master of portraying thoroughly despicable, odious, and slimy antagonists. His exceptional villainous performances so impressed the legendary Douglas Fairbanks that the renowned actor cast De Grasse in several of his most iconic productions.

Career

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1930
Captain of the Guard
Captain of the Guard as Bazin
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1929
The Last Performance
The Last Performance as District Attorney
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1928
The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs as King James II
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The Racket
The Racket as District Attorney Welch
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Our Dancing Daughters
Our Dancing Daughters as Freddie's Father
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1927
Captain Salvation
Captain Salvation as Peter Campbell
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When a Man Loves
When a Man Loves as Comte Guillot de Morfontaine
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The Fighting Eagle
The Fighting Eagle as Talleyrand
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The King of Kings
The King of Kings as Pharisee
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1926
The Black Pirate
The Black Pirate as Pirate Lieutenant
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1922
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Prince John
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1919
Heart o' the Hills
Heart o' the Hills as Steve Honeycutt
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Blind Husbands
Blind Husbands as Dr. Armstrong
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1916
Intolerance
Intolerance as Arthur Jenkins (Modern Story)
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1915
Martyrs of the Alamo
Martyrs of the Alamo as Silent Smith
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The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation as Senator Charles Sumner (uncredited)