William Austin's life story began on June 12, 1884, in Georgetown, a city located in the British colony of British Guiana, which would later become an independent nation known as Guyana. This talented individual embarked on a successful career as an actor, captivating audiences with his performances in notable films such as It (1927),The Marriage Playground (1929),and In Love with Love (1924). Unfortunately, his remarkable journey came to an end on June 15, 1975, when he passed away in Newport Beach, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornJun 12, 1884 Georgetown, British Guiana [now Guyana]
Relatives
- Albert Austin (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1947

The Ghost Goes Wild as Barnaby
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1946

Alias Mr. Twilight as Forbes (uncredited)
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1945

Swingin' on a Rainbow as Musician (uncredited)
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National Velvet as Reporter (uncredited)
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1943

The Return of the Vampire as Detective Gannett
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Batman as Alfred
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1941

Charley's Aunt as Spectator
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1939

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Inquisitive Stranger
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1938

Doctor Rhythm as Mr. Martingale
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1937

Renfrew of the Royal Mounted as Constable Holly
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Live, Love and Learn as Bob's Butler (uncredited)
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1936

The Garden Murder Case as Sneed, Hammle's Butler (Uncredited)
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1935

$1000 a Minute as Salesman
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Oil for the Lamps of China as Clerk in Chase's office
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1934

The Gay Divorcee as Cyril Glossop
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Imitation of Life as Englishman at Party (uncredited)
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1933

The Private Life of Henry VIII as Duke of Cleves
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Alice in Wonderland as Gryphon
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1932

County Hospital as Ollie's Hospital Roommate
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1931

Corsair as Richard Bentinck
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1930

The Flirting Widow as James Raleigh
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Let's Go Native as Basil Pistol
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1929

The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu as Sylvester Wadsworth
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1928

Drums of Love as Raymond of Boston
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1927

It as Monty Montgomery
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1926

What Happened to Jones? as Henry Fuller
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Fig Leaves as Andre's Assistant
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West of Broadway as Mortimer Allison