James Kirkwood, Sr.
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James Kirkwood, Sr. (b. February 22, 1875, Grand Rapids, Michigan - d. August 24, 1963, Woodland Hills, California) was an American actor and director.
He debuted on screen in 1909 and was soon playing leads for D.W. Griffith. He started directing in 1912, and became a favorite of Mary Pickford. In 1923 he married actress Lila Lee and had a son James Kirkwood, Jr. who later went on to become a writer.
His directing career fizzled in 1920, but continued acting well into the 1950s.
Following his death at age 88, he was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City.
