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Robert McWade (January 25, 1872 – January 19, 1938), was an American stage and film actor.
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Robert McWade | |
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McWade as Simonides in a 1905 stage production of Ben Hur | |
| Born | January 25, 1872 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1938 (aged 65) Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1902–1938 |
| Spouse | Minnie Lee |
| Children | 2 |
McWade was born in Buffalo, New York.[1] He was the third actor named Robert McWade, after his father and grandfather.[2]
In 1902, McWade debuted on stage with the Murray Hill Stock Company.[2] From 1903 to 1927, he appeared in at least 38 Broadway productions, his last being Devil In The Cheese (1926),[3] with Bela Lugosi and Fredric March. McWade also appeared in 83 films between 1924 and 1938, for example 42nd Street with Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler (1933). His older brother was character actor Edward McWade.
McWade was married to Minne Lee, and they had two sons.[2]
On January 19, 1938, McWade died of heart disease in Culver City, California, at age 65.[1]
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