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Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film.
He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent films in middle age. He was a unique and distinctive looking actor with large round eyes particularly effective when playing the control-freak Svengali.
Born
Tuesday, 30 September 1862
Died
Sunday, 21 August 1932
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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For Woman's Favor | Bracken | 1924 |
What's Wrong with the Women? | James Bascom | 1922 |
God's Crucible | Michael Kalmar | 1921 |
The Man of Shame | Roger Laroque / Louversan | 1915 |
Trilby | Svengali | 1915 |
The Pit | Jadwin | 1914 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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For Woman's Favor | Bracken | 1924 |
What's Wrong with the Women? | James Bascom | 1922 |
God's Crucible | Michael Kalmar | 1921 |
The Man of Shame | Roger Laroque / Louversan | 1915 |
Trilby | Svengali | 1915 |
The Pit | Jadwin | 1914 |