Hardee Kirkland


Hardee Kirkland was an American film actor and director of the silent era who appeared on stage.

Warly life

Kirkland was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of former Confederate Brigadier General William Whedbee Kirkland. He was the elder brother of actress Elizabeth Kirkland, who performed as Odette Tyler. His maternal uncle William J. Hardee was also a Confederate general.

Career

He appeared in more than 40 films between 1915 and 1925. He also directed more than 30 films between 1912 and 1914.
He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 60.

Selected filmography

As a director

As an actor

The [Galley Slave (1915 film)|The Galley Slave] – Baron La BoisThe Lost Bridegroom – Black McQuirkLes Misérables – JavertWhen False Tongues Speak Five Thousand an Hour Eye for Eye – Rambert, curcis proprietorThe Peace of Roaring River – Nils OlsenJohnny-on-the-Spot – Dr. Barnabas BunyonThe Master Man In Wrong – Henry WallaceMadame X – Dr. ChesselA Splendid Hazard – Admiral KillegrewOfficer 666 - Police CaptainFrom the Ground Up – Mr. Carswell, Sr.The [Ace of Hearts (1921 film)|The Ace of Hearts] – Mr. MorgridgeA [Perfect Crime (film)|A Perfect Crime] – President HallidayThe Lure of Jade Roads of Destiny – Mr. HardyLadies Must Live Youth to Youth – Mr. TaylorWithout Compromise Very Truly Yours – Doctor MaddoxThey Like 'Em Rough – Richard Wells Sr.The Face Between – Mr. HartwellSherlock Brown – General BostwickYouth to Youth – TaylorHell's Hole – a guardianAre You a Failure? – Gregory ThorpeWhile Paris Sleeps – Mr. O'Keefe, Sr.Woman-Proof – Col. LynwoodThe Mailman – Captain FranzThe Arizona Romeo – John WayneBad Boy – father of JimmiePrivate Affairs The [Shadow on the Wall (1925 film)|The Shadow on the Wall] – Mr. Hode