William Worthington (actor)
William Worthington was an American silent film actor and director.
Career
Worthington became interested in the performing arts when he began his career as an opera singer and stage actor. He entered films with a lead role in 1913, and one of his more notable films was Damon and Pythias in 1914. From 1917 to 1925, William concentrated on directing films and was the head of a film production firm called Multicolor, which was bought by Cinecolor in 1932. He was active in films up until his death in 1941.Filmography
Actor
The Old Clerk The Restless Spirit as A StrangerThe Passerby as Mr. KleinForgotten Women as The RevellerBack to Life as The GamblerThe Barrier of Bars The Dread Inheritance as The DoctorRisen from the Ashes Samson as LadalStolen Glory as Paul DevineThe Woman in Black as Prof. M. ByrdThe Spy as Gen. George WashingtonOn the Rio Grande as James Russell, Anna's FatherProwlers of the Wild as JohnThe Sob Sister as Mr. TracyCircle 17 as Prof. BartoliThrough the Flames as Bill Hampton, Bert's PalA Prince of Bavaria as Peter Carson, Caroline's FatherAs the Wind Blows as The HusbandKid Regan's Hands as Bill SweeneyThe Vagabond as The FatherThe Link That Binds as McClain, Donald's FatherThe Chorus Girl's Thanksgiving The Opened Shutters as Thinkright Johnson- Damon and Pythias as DamonCalled Back as Dr. Manuel CeneriA Page from Life as Carter, Rita's FatherThe Big Sister's Christmas as Martin TowneThe Flash as Old Carl BauerChanged Lives as JamesThe Black Box as Prof. Ashleigh / Lord AshleighThe Grail as Griswold, Jean's FatherHomage as Abdiel O'Day, Erwin's FatherThe Great Ruby Mystery as Heinrich von BuclowThe Queen of Hearts as Col. PhillipotThe Reward of Chivalry as Minor Role A Wife at Bay Beyond the Trail High Heels as Joshua BartonThe Green Goddess as The High PriestRed Lights as Luke CarsonThe Awful Truth as Jonathan SimsHer Honor, the Governor Kid Boots as Eleanor's fatherThe Return of Boston Blackie as John MarkhamGood Morning, Judge as Mr. Grey SrHalf a Bride as Mr. WinslowHappiness Ahead as Mortimer GoodstoneThe Man Who Came Back as Capt. GallonFinger Prints as John MackeyShipmates as Adm. R.S. 'Bill' SchuylerThe Trial of Vivienne Ware as Assistant Defense Attorney No More Orchids as Cannon The Keyhole as Extra on Ship Gabriel Over the White House as Member of Congress The Little Giant as Harry S. Ames, Cass-Winter Associate Picture Snatcher as Reporter Witnessing Execution The Silk Express as Annoyed Ship Passenger Melody Cruise as Guest at Bon Voyage Party Morning Glory as Banker, Party Guest Lady for a Day as Hotel Guest I Loved a Woman as Jefferson The Perils of Pauline as American Consul Duck Soup as First Minister of Finance Design for Living as Theatre Patron You Can't Buy Everything as Teller Beggars in Ermine as Board Member The Gold Ghost as Gloria's Father, JimThe World Moves On as Judge of Duel His Greatest Gamble as Dinner Guest Dames as Board Member in Show One Exciting Adventure as ManTailspin Tommy as Denver Doctor The President Vanishes as LegislatorFlirtation Walk as Civilian The Man Who Reclaimed His Head as Attendant Grand Old Girl as School Board Member Symphony of Living as Symphony ChairmanA Notorious Gentleman as Minor Role Twenty Dollars a Week as Mr. DavidsonA Night at the Ritz as Banker Cardinal Richelieu as King's ChamberlainReckless as Wedding Guest The Casino Murder Case as First Bidder Public Hero No. 1 as Prison Board Member Hooray for Love as Man Nodding 'No' in Montage Love Me Forever as Bit Role Keeper of the Bees as ColonelOrchids to You as Judge at Flower Show Anna Karenina as Opera Spectator Diamond Jim as Man at Bar The Case of the Lucky Legs as Audience Member Next to Patton Grand Exit as Doctor In Old Kentucky as Bit If You Could Only Cook as Mr. Fletcher Magnificent Obsession as Man on Boat Dangerous Intrigue as Steel Mill Executive Champagne Charlie as Board Member The Law in Her Hands as Appellate Court judge The Crime of Dr. Forbes as Faculty Doctor The Final Hour as Judge Alibi for Murder as John J. Foster Polo Joe as Guest Can This Be Dixie? as George Washington PeachtreeThe Accusing Finger as Senator Camille as Extra in Casino Give Me Liberty as Pendleton After the Thin Man as 'Respectable' Man in Car That Girl from Paris as Wedding Guest Battle of Greed as Judge William H. AveryWoman-Wise as Guest in Cafe The Devil's Playground as Vice Admiral Criminal Lawyer as Party Guest Man of the People as Judge The Last of Mrs. Cheyney as Extra on Ship Ready, Willing and Able as Elderly Man in Hallway Penny Wisdom as Dinner Guest The Great Gambini as Elderly Man The Singing Marine as Ship Passenger Marry the Girl as George Washington Broadway Melody of 1938 as N.O. Norwich, Theatrical Agent in Montage The Footloose Heiress as Mr. Clark's Associate Music for Madame as Bus Passenger Alcatraz Island as First Trial Judge Live, Love and Learn as Mr. Killy Missing Witnesses as John - Radio Listener Hollywood Hotel as Man at Premiere Sergeant Murphy as Judge at Horse Show Walking Down Broadway as Judge Accidents Will Happen as Irate car owner getting bumped Women Are Like That as The Minister The Beloved Brat as Dr. Reynolds A Trip to Paris as Councilman Hold That Kiss as Dog Show Judge Squadron of Honor as Major The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Updyke's Guest The Chaser as Dr. Matthews I Am the Law as Committee Man Boys Town as Governor The Spider's Web as Cantlon There Goes My Heart as Banker Young Dr. Kildare as Board Member The Cowboy and the Lady as Dinner Party Guest Gang Bullets as Judge Angels with Dirty Faces as Warden Sweethearts as Backstage Man at NBC Theater Homicide Bureau as Citizen League Member They Made Her a Spy as Senator in the Dome Cafe The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Man Reading Newspaper First Offenders as Judge Dark Victory as Specialist #1 Zenobia as Townsman Union Pacific as Oliver Ames The Girl from Mexico as Mr. Patton 6,000 Enemies as Frank Jordan The Forgotten Woman as Doctor Hawaiian Nights as Man in Hotel Lobby Espionage Agent as Instructor in Montage Rio as American Banker Pride of the Blue Grass as First Steward Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Committeeman The Oklahoma Kid as Abe Lincoln in Illinois as Minor Role Law and Order as Judge WilliamsBlossoms in the Dust as City Councilman Joan of Ozark as Clem