Carlyle Blackwell

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Carlyle Blackwell

Carlyle Blackwell (January 20, 1884June 17, 1955) was an American silent film actor and a minor director and producer.

Born in Troy, New York, he made his film debut in the 1910 Vitagraph Studios production of Uncle Tom's Cabin directed by J. Stuart Blackton. Between then and 1930, when talkies ended his acting career, he appeared in more than 180 films. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Blackwell has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6340 Hollywood Blvd.

After his final film in 1930, Blackwell turned to performing on stage in live theatre.

Carlyle Blackwell died in Miami, Florida in 1955, aged 71. His son, Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. was also an actor.

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