Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

Known for Acting · 277 credits

Born
1871-01-29
Died
1940-12-13
Place of birth
Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
Also known as
Wilfred Van Norman Lucas

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wilfred Lucas (January 30, 1871 – December 13, 1940) was a Canadian-born American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter.

Wilfred Lucas made his Broadway debut in 1904, playing in both the The Blue Grass Handicap and The Superstition of Sue. Following his 1906 role in the highly successful play The Chorus Lady, he was recruited to the fledgling Biograph Studios by D. W. Griffith.

At the time, the film business was still looked down upon by many members of the theatrical community. In her 1925 book titled When the Movies Were Young, Griffith's wife, actress Linda Arvidson, told the story of the early days at Biograph Studios. In it, she referred to Lucas as the "first real grand actor, democratic enough to work in Biograph movies." In 1908 Lucas made his motion picture debut in Griffith's The Greaser's Gauntlet, appearing in more than 50 of these short (usually 17 minutes) films over the next two years.

In 1910 while still acting, he wrote the script for Griffith's film Sunshine Sue, which was followed by many more scripts by 1924. Lucas also began directing in 1912 with Griffith on An Outcast Among Outcasts, and directed another 44 films over the next 20 years.

Known For

Movies (277)

Modern Times
Movie

Modern Times

1936

as Juvenile Officer

The Baroness and the Butler
Movie

The Baroness and the Butler

1938

as Member of Parliament

The Westland Case
Movie

The Westland Case

1937

as Gun Dealer

Dishonored
Movie

Dishonored

1931

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Movie

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

as Pompous Man (uncredited)

Her Sacrifice
Movie

Her Sacrifice

1926

as Edwin Ramsey

Waterloo Bridge
Movie

Waterloo Bridge

1940

as Elderly Huntsman at Estate Dance (uncredited)

Pardon Us
Movie

Pardon Us

1931

as Warden

The Shadow of Lightning Ridge
Movie

The Shadow of Lightning Ridge

1920

as Edward Mariott

Careless Lady
Movie

Careless Lady

1932

as Ship's Purser

Trilby
Movie

Trilby

1923

as The Laird

Zenobia
Movie

Zenobia

1939

as Undetermined Role

Hello Sister
Movie

Hello Sister

1930

as Dr. Saltus

The Renunciation
Movie

The Renunciation

1909

Jazzmania
Movie

Jazzmania

1923

as Julius Furman

The Nest
Movie

The Nest

as Howard Hardy

The Devil's Brother
Movie

The Devil's Brother

1933

Dodge City
Movie

Dodge City

1939

as Bartender (uncredited)

Just Imagine
Movie

Just Imagine

1930

as X-10

The Diamond Star
Movie

The Diamond Star

1911

as John Wilson

Burnt Fingers
Movie

Burnt Fingers

1927

as Lord Cumberly

The Spanish Jade
Movie

The Spanish Jade

1915

as Osmund Manvers

House of Mystery
Movie

House of Mystery

1931

as Sheriff Franklin

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Movie

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

1916

as Extra (uncredited)

Through the Back Door
Movie

Through the Back Door

1921

as Elton Reeves

They Drive by Night
Movie

They Drive by Night

1940

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Les Misérables
Movie

Les Misérables

1935

as Onlooker

Men Call It Love
Movie

Men Call It Love

1931

as Sam Ellery (uncredited)

Santa Fe Trail
Movie

Santa Fe Trail

1940

as Weiner (uncredited)

One Night of Love
Movie

One Night of Love

1934

as Metropolitan Operagoer

Gentleman Burglar
Movie

Gentleman Burglar

1914

as Baffles

The Blind Princess and the Poet
Movie

The Blind Princess and the Poet

1911

as Princess's Father

Those Who Dance
Movie

Those Who Dance

1930

as Big Ben Benson

The Failure
Movie

The Failure

1911

as The Clerk

Call Her Savage
Movie

Call Her Savage

1932

as Child Welfare Official (Uncredited)

Cleopatra
Movie

Cleopatra

1934

as Roman Greeting Antony (uncredited)

Free Wheeling
Movie

Free Wheeling

1932

as The Specialist

The Mayor of Hell
Movie

The Mayor of Hell

1933

as Bill (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers
Movie

The Three Musketeers

1933

as El Shaitan

Marked Woman
Movie

Marked Woman

1937

as Jury Foreman #1 (uncredited)

Naughty Marietta
Movie

Naughty Marietta

1935

as Announcer (uncredited)

Valley of Hate
Movie

Valley of Hate

1924

as Old Jim Darley

The Mask of Lopez
Movie

The Mask of Lopez

1924

as Richard O'Neil

Can a Woman Love Twice?
Movie

Can a Woman Love Twice?

1923

as Franklyn Chase

The Sea Wolf
Movie

The Sea Wolf

1941

Virginia City
Movie

Virginia City

1940

as Southerner (uncredited)

The Indian Brothers
Movie

The Indian Brothers

1911

as The Indian Chief's Brother

Lucky Larrigan
Movie

Lucky Larrigan

1932

as John Larrigan

Four Wives
Movie

Four Wives

1939

as Stationmaster (uncredited)

Brother Orchid
Movie

Brother Orchid

1940

as Brother MacDonald

The Prisoner of Shark Island
Movie

The Prisoner of Shark Island

1936

as Testifying Colonel (uncredited)

Black Legion
Movie

Black Legion

1937

as Bailiff (uncredited)

A Terrible Discovery
Movie

A Terrible Discovery

1911

as The District Attorney

Passion's Pathway
Movie

Passion's Pathway

1924

as Richard Stanton

Each Dawn I Die
Movie

Each Dawn I Die

1939

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Criminal Lawyer
Movie

Criminal Lawyer

1937

as Brandon's Assistant

Apples to You!
Movie

Apples to You!

1934

as Chairman of the Board

Down on the Farm
Movie

Down on the Farm

1938

as Wheeler

Four Daughters
Movie

Four Daughters

1938

as Doctor (uncredited)

The Sorrowful Example
Movie

The Sorrowful Example

1911

as The Husband

The Massacre
Movie

The Massacre

1912

as Stephen

The Breaking Point
Movie

The Breaking Point

1921

as Mortimer Davidson

The Fatal Mistake
Movie

The Fatal Mistake

1924

The Snob Buster
Movie

The Snob Buster

1925

as John Pendergast

The White Angel
Movie

The White Angel

1936

as Raglan Staff Officer (uncredited)

Sins of Ambition
Movie

Sins of Ambition

1917

as Andrew Maxwell

Edison, the Man
Movie

Edison, the Man

1940

as Broker

The Fighting 69th
Movie

The Fighting 69th

1940

as Eye Doctor (uncredited)

Breakdowns of 1938
Movie

Breakdowns of 1938

1938

as Race Judge (archive footage) (uncredited)

A Broadway Butterfly
Movie

A Broadway Butterfly

1925

as Stage Manager

The Super Snooper
Movie

The Super Snooper

1937

The Devil-Doll
Movie

The Devil-Doll

1936

as Off-Screen Voice (voice / uncredited)

A Dispatch from Reuters
Movie

A Dispatch from Reuters

1940

as Board Member (uncredited)

Love in the Hills
Movie

Love in the Hills

1911

as The Manley Suitor

Cock o' the Walk
Movie

Cock o' the Walk

1930

as Señor Vallejo

What Price Hollywood?
Movie

What Price Hollywood?

1932

as Bill the Replacement Director (uncredited)

The Widow and the Widower
Movie

The Widow and the Widower

1913

as The Widower

Frisco Kid
Movie

Frisco Kid

1935

as First Policeman (uncredited)

Just Like a Woman
Movie

Just Like a Woman

1912

as The Wealthy Friend

The Co-respondent
Movie

The Co-respondent

1917

as Richard Manning

1776, or The Hessian Renegades
Movie

1776, or The Hessian Renegades

1909

The Spanish Gypsy
Movie

The Spanish Gypsy

1911

as Jose

Flesh and Blood
Movie

Flesh and Blood

1922

as The Policeman

I Cover the Waterfront
Movie

I Cover the Waterfront

1933

as Randall

A Chump at Oxford
Movie

A Chump at Oxford

1940

as Dean Williams

Navy Blue and Gold
Movie

Navy Blue and Gold

1937

as Ship's Captain (uncredited)

Advice to the Lovelorn
Movie

Advice to the Lovelorn

1933

Young Donovan's Kid
Movie

Young Donovan's Kid

1931

as Duryea

You Said a Mouthful
Movie

You Said a Mouthful

1932

as Official (uncredited)

A Wild Girl of the Sierras
Movie

A Wild Girl of the Sierras

1916

as Jim Hamilton

Idol of the Crowds
Movie

Idol of the Crowds

1937

as Doctor (uncredited)

The Sphinx
Movie

The Sphinx

1933

as Prosecuting Attorney

The Beautiful Liar
Movie

The Beautiful Liar

1921

as Gaston Allegretti

The Broken Cross
Movie

The Broken Cross

1911

Women Without Names
Movie

Women Without Names

1940

as Roomer

Youth's Gamble
Movie

Youth's Gamble

1925

as Harry Blaine

Nick Carter, Master Detective
Movie

Nick Carter, Master Detective

1939

as Police Detective Randall

Big City Blues
Movie

Big City Blues

1932

as Policeman (uncredited)

The New Dress
Movie

The New Dress

1911

as Jose

The Big Cage
Movie

The Big Cage

1933

as Bob Mills

The Food Gamblers
Movie

The Food Gamblers

1917

as Henry Havens

Night Spot
Movie

Night Spot

1938

as Police Lieutenant

Beloved Enemy
Movie

Beloved Enemy

1936

as Doctor (Uncredited)

The Girl from Nowhere
Movie

The Girl from Nowhere

1919

as Diamond Terry

Midnight Mary
Movie

Midnight Mary

1933

as Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)

The Valley of Hate
Movie

The Valley of Hate

1924

as Old Jim Darley

Over the Wall
Movie

Over the Wall

1938

as Cell Block Keeper

Lawyer Man
Movie

Lawyer Man

1932

as Second Jury Foreman (uncredited)

Show Them No Mercy!
Movie

Show Them No Mercy!

1935

as Druggist (uncredited)

The Two Paths
Movie

The Two Paths

1911

as Nellie's Husband

Vagabond Lady
Movie

Vagabond Lady

1935

as Dock Official (uncredited)

The Transformation of Mike
Movie

The Transformation of Mike

1912

as Mike

Women in Hiding
Movie

Women in Hiding

1940

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Greaser's Gauntlet
Movie

The Greaser's Gauntlet

1908

as Jose

Millie
Movie

Millie

1931

as Millie's Elderly Escort (uncredited)

The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted
Movie

The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted

1925

as Judge Bledsoe

Madam Satan
Movie

Madam Satan

1930

as Roman Senator

The Arizonian
Movie

The Arizonian

1935

as Townsman with Mayor

The Dragon Murder Case
Movie

The Dragon Murder Case

1934

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

The Thief and the Girl
Movie

The Thief and the Girl

1911

as The Thief

About Wilfred Lucas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wilfred Lucas (January 30, 1871 – December 13, 1940) was a Canadian-born American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter. Wilfred Lucas made his Broadway debut in 1904, playing in both the The Blue Grass Handicap and The Superstition of Sue. Following his 1906 role in the highly successful play The Chorus Lady, he was recruited to the fledgling Biograph Studios by D. W. Griffith. At the time, the film business was still looked down upon by many members of the theatric… With 277 credits spanning from 1908 to 1968, Wilfred Lucas has appeared in 277 films and 0 TV shows.

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