Bill Desmond

William Mannion (1879-1949) Irish Actor. Raised in New York City, Dublin-born Bill Desmond began his show business career in vaudeville and on the stage. He had his own theatrical company by the time he made his film debut in Kilmeny (1915). Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles. He continued making films into the 1940s. He died of a heart attack in 1949. 
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Category:Actors