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American actor (1871–1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film.[1] He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound films were beginning.
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Born | Malta Bend, Missouri, U.S. | March 20, 1871
Died | June 2, 1956 85) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Other names | Harry van Meter |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse | Isabelle Hayden |
Harry von Meter was born on March 20, 1871, in Malta Bend, Missouri. He was a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War.[1] In his early career he was a stage actor for eighteen years.[1] Von Meter worked for the Alcazar stock company at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, California, followed by a move in 1908 to the Valencia stock company at the Valencia Theater in the same city.[2] He married actress Isabelle Hayden in 1908 in Oakland, California.[3]
He was signed by the Thanhouser Company based in New Rochelle, New York, in 1912, followed by spending a few months with Nestor Film Company in Hollywood, California, and then a few months with Universal Pictures.[1] Around 1913, he moved to American Film Studios in Santa Barbara, California.[1] He appeared in the 1923 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Monsignor Neufchatel.
He died in 1956 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 85.
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