William Irving

William Irving

Deceased · Born: May 17, 1893 · Died: Dec 25, 1943

Personal Details

BornMay 17, 1893 Hamburg, Germany

Biography

William Irving, a renowned thespian, entered this world on May 17, 1893, in the bustling port city of Hamburg, Germany, a nation steeped in rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. As an accomplished actor, he left an indelible mark on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances in a multitude of films, including the 1927 comedy "Ham and Eggs at the Front", the 1925 drama "Pampered Youth", and the 1920 mystery "Someone in the House".

Throughout his life, Irving's personal relationships played a significant role in shaping his experiences. He was united in matrimony with the lovely Ida I. Germann, a woman who brought joy and companionship to his life.

Tragically, William Irving's time on this earth came to an abrupt end on December 25, 1943, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. His passing left a profound impact on those who knew and loved him, and his legacy continues to be celebrated through his remarkable body of work.

Career

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1940
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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet as Man in Mud Bath (uncredited)
{"id":71875,"title":"The Mortal Storm","year":"1940","character":"Cafe Waiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mortal-storm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71875.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mortal Storm
The Mortal Storm as Cafe Waiter
{"id":71861,"title":"Little Men","year":"1940","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-men-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71861.jpg"},"released":1}
Little Men
Little Men as Bartender
{"id":1660,"title":"The Great Dictator","year":"1940","character":"Man Seated on Bed (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-dictator","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gu0gcsk1fdg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gu0gcsk1fdg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator as Man Seated on Bed (uncredited)
{"id":72423,"title":"A Ducking They Did Go","year":"1939","character":"Cop Hit by Melon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-ducking-they-did-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72423.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
A Ducking They Did Go
A Ducking They Did Go as Cop Hit by Melon
{"id":72312,"title":"Idiot's Delight","year":"1939","character":"Sandro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/idiots-delight-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72312.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72312.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72182,"title":"Good Girls Go to Paris","year":"1939","character":"Chef (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/good-girls-go-to-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72182.jpg"},"released":1}
Good Girls Go to Paris
Good Girls Go to Paris as Chef (uncredited)
{"id":32228,"title":"Ninotchka","year":"1939","character":"Bartender (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ninotchka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cqijtskc4o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cqijtskc4o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":72612,"title":"Convicted","year":"1938","character":"'Cobble-Puss' Coley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/convicted-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72612.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72612.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Convicted
Convicted as 'Cobble-Puss' Coley
{"id":72624,"title":"Wee Wee Monsieur","year":"1938","character":"Captain Gorgonzola (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wee-wee-monsieur","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72624.jpg"},"released":1}
Wee Wee Monsieur
Wee Wee Monsieur as Captain Gorgonzola (uncredited)
{"id":95227,"title":"Special Inspector","year":"1938","character":"Pete","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/special-inspector","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95227.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72566,"title":"Woman Against Woman","year":"1938","character":"Man in Elevator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/woman-against-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72566.jpg"},"released":1}
Woman Against Woman
Woman Against Woman as Man in Elevator
{"id":72941,"title":"Dizzy Doctors","year":"1937","character":"Surgeon (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dizzy-doctors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72941.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Dizzy Doctors
Dizzy Doctors as Surgeon (uncredited)
{"id":72964,"title":"Back to the Woods","year":"1937","character":"Courtroom Guard (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/back-to-the-woods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72964.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72964.jpg"},"released":1}
Back to the Woods
Back to the Woods as Courtroom Guard (uncredited)
{"id":73159,"title":"The Shadow","year":"1937","character":"Mac","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73159.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72897,"title":"Topper","year":"1937","character":"Policeman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/topper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72897.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72897.jpg"},"released":1}
Topper
Topper as Policeman (uncredited)
{"id":73431,"title":"Whoops, I'm an Indian!","year":"1936","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whoops-im-an-indian-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73431.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
{"id":73432,"title":"Slippery Silks","year":"1936","character":"Mr. Romani (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slippery-silks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73432.jpg"},"released":1}
Slippery Silks
Slippery Silks as Mr. Romani (uncredited)
{"id":73362,"title":"Early to Bed","year":"1936","character":"Mr. Fassbinder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/early-to-bed-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73362.jpg"},"released":1}
Early to Bed
Early to Bed as Mr. Fassbinder
{"id":32605,"title":"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town","year":"1936","character":"Writer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-deeds-goes-to-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg"},"released":1}
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Writer (uncredited)
{"id":73804,"title":"Three Little Beers","year":"1935","character":"Cement Layer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-little-beers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73804.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Three Little Beers
Three Little Beers as Cement Layer (uncredited)
{"id":96837,"title":"The Florentine Dagger","year":"1935","character":"Policeman Schultz (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-florentine-dagger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96837.jpg"},"released":1}
The Florentine Dagger
The Florentine Dagger as Policeman Schultz (uncredited)
{"id":74001,"title":"The Best Man Wins","year":"1935","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-best-man-wins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74001.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73771,"title":"Public Hero Number 1","year":"1935","character":"Federal Agent (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/public-hero-number-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73771.jpg"},"released":1}
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Federal Agent (uncredited)
{"id":73724,"title":"Pop Goes the Easel","year":"1935","character":"Man Curly Asks For A Meal (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pop-goes-the-easel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73724.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73724.jpg"},"released":1}
Pop Goes the Easel
Pop Goes the Easel as Man Curly Asks For A Meal (uncredited)
{"id":74372,"title":"The Personality Kid","year":"1934","character":"Fan Who Liked Ritzy's Yodeling","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-personality-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74372.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Personality Kid
The Personality Kid as Fan Who Liked Ritzy's Yodeling
{"id":74137,"title":"Punch Drunks","year":"1934","character":"Kilduff's Manager (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/punch-drunks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74137.jpg"},"released":1}
Punch Drunks
Punch Drunks as Kilduff's Manager (uncredited)
{"id":32148,"title":"Manhattan Melodrama","year":"1934","character":"German Note Holder (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manhattan-melodrama","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32148.jpg"},"released":1}
Manhattan Melodrama
Manhattan Melodrama as German Note Holder (uncredited)
{"id":17629,"title":"It Happened One Night","year":"1934","character":"Bus Passenger (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-happened-one-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5orisssrjbp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5orisssrjbp0.jpg"},"released":1}
It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
{"id":74994,"title":"Her Mad Night","year":"1932","character":"Jury Foreman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/her-mad-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74994.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Her Mad Night
Her Mad Night as Jury Foreman
{"id":3282,"title":"A Farewell to Arms","year":"1932","character":"Frustrated Opera Singing Friend (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-farewell-to-arms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3282.jpg"},"released":1}
A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms as Frustrated Opera Singing Friend (uncredited)
{"id":75397,"title":"Manhattan Parade","year":"1931","character":"Suit of Armor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manhattan-parade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75397.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Manhattan Parade
Manhattan Parade as Suit of Armor
{"id":83473,"title":"The Life of the Party","year":"1930","character":"The 'Yoohoo' Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-life-of-the-party-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83473.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party as The 'Yoohoo' Man
{"id":96913,"title":"On the Border","year":"1930","character":"Dusty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-border","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96913.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75598,"title":"The Truth About Youth","year":"1930","character":"Jim Greene (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-truth-about-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75598.jpg"},"released":1}
The Truth About Youth
The Truth About Youth as Jim Greene (uncredited)
{"id":4464,"title":"All Quiet on the Western Front","year":"1930","character":"Ginger - the Cook (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-quiet-on-the-western-front","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg"},"released":1}
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front as Ginger - the Cook (uncredited)
{"id":75967,"title":"You're Darn Tootin'","year":"1928","character":"Musician","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/youre-darn-tootin-1928","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75967.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75967.jpg"},"released":1}
1928
{"id":75532,"title":"The Cameraman","year":"1928","character":"Photographer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cameraman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75532.jpg"},"released":1}
The Cameraman
The Cameraman as Photographer (uncredited)