William Kent

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City. Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).

Known For

King of Jazz

as General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')

The Scarlet Letter

as Sampson Goodfellow

When Knighthood Was in Flower

as King's Tailor

Singapore Sling

as Jack Tanner

Dining Out

Saturday's Millions

as Sam