William C. Dowlan

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William C. Dowlan
Born September 21, 1882(1882-09-21)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Died November 6, 1947 (aged 65)
Los Angeles California
Other name(s) W.C. Dowlan
William Dowlan
Occupation Actor
Film director
Years active 1912 - 1920

William C. Dowlan (21 September 1882, St. Paul, Minnesota - 6 November 1947, Los Angeles California) was an American silent film actor, and director

Dowlan initially began as an actor in films in 1912 but in 1915 became interested in directing and began simultaneously acting and directing. His film in directorship was Her Mysterious Escort in 1915

He directed films such as Youth's Endearing Charm in 1916 working with actors such as Mary Miles Minter and Harry von Meter.

Dowlan retired from acting and concentrated on film directing throughout the late 1910s until his retirement from film in 1920. He died in 1947 aged 65.

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NAME Dowlan, William C.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Actor, Film director
DATE OF BIRTH 21 September 1882
PLACE OF BIRTH St. Paul, Minnesota
DATE OF DEATH 6 November 1947
PLACE OF DEATH Los Angeles California