Lawrence D'Orsay
| Lawrance D'Orsay | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Dorset William Lawrance 19 August 1853 Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died |
13 September 1931 (aged 78) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1877-1929 |
| Spouse(s) |
Marie Dagmar Susan Rusholme |
Lawrence D'Orsay (1853-1931); some sources (Lawrance D'Orsay), was a British born stage and film actor. He was born as Dorset William Lawrance to solicitor John W. Lawrance. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and was intended to go into Law.[1] Made his first appearance on the stage in 1877. Toured the English provinces for five years to 1882. Much work in London theatres. He went to New York in 1884, making his first appearance at Haverley's Theatre on 6 October 1884. He started in silent films in 1912, making his last film in 1926.
Selected filmography
- Ruggles of Red Gap (1918)
- His Children's Children (1923)
- The Side Show of Life (1924)
- Miss Bluebeard (1925)
- The Sorrows of Satan (1926)
References
- ↑ Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976 volume 2 D-H p.690 c.1976(from editions originally published annually by John Parker), 1976 edition by Gale Research
External links
- Lawrence D'Orsay at the Internet Movie Database
- portrait gallery(Univ. of Washington, Sayre)
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