L. M. Wells


Louis "L. M." Wells was an American actor of the silent film era. A tall, robust actor who was nicknamed "Daddy," L. M. appeared in 51 films between 1912 and 1922 — many of which were Universal westerns — and often was cast as a butler.

Biography

L. M. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Miami University. Before becoming an actor, he dabbled as a journalist, poet, and short story writer. He was around 50 in 1912 when he appeared in So Near, Yet So Far, his first credited on-screen role. As a player for Universal, he appeared in several dozen films between 1912 and 1920. He died in Los Angeles on January 1, 1923, and was survived by his wife, Hallie Price.

Selected filmography

So Near, Yet So Far Graft As It Happened The Way Out Behind the Lines Liberty The Voice on the Wire A Wife on Trial Treason The Girl Who Won Out Bucking Broadway Man and Beast Like Wildfire The Red Ace Thieves' Gold - Mr. SavageHuckleberry Finn Vanishing Trails