E. H. Calvert
Elisha Helm Calvert (born William Helm; June 27, 1863 – October 5, 1941) was an American film actor and director. He appeared in more than 170 films, as well as directing a further 60 titles. Biography. He was born William Helm in Madison, Wisconsin, (or in Alexandria, Virginia), and died in Hollywood, California. He was a Spanish–American War veteran who served in Cuba. He was a member of the Adventurers Club of New York. Calvert was raised in Madison and graduated from Central High School. He acted for a summer at the Fuller Opera House. After a  military career from which he retired as a captain, he acted in stock theater, including working in Arizona, where he acted with Theodore Roberts. He also performed in vaudeville. For 18 years, he was a director, beginning with the Essanay Company. He also acted in films for Essanay. Calvert had a son, also named William Helm.