Biography
William R. Walling (June 2, 1872 – March 5, 1932) was an American actor of stage and film in the silent era. Before he acted in films, Walling traveled the United States performing with stock theater companies. In 1912, he was a member of the stock company at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, California.He appeared in 60 films between 1921 and 1932. He is known for his role as the railroad president in the 1926 film The Great K & A Train Robbery, which starred Tom Mix.He died on March 5, 1932 in California, aged 59. He was married to actress Effie (née Bond) Walling and was the father of actor and photographer Richard Walling (also known as William Walling Jr.).
Filmography
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Movies 48
Mr. Preston
High Speed (1932)
Movie
Ranch Boss Tom Wilson (as William Walling)
Ridin' for Justice (1932)
Movie
Nick Slavin
Two Fisted Justice (1931)
Movie
Dad Turner
The Range Feud (1931)
Movie
Inspector Devlin
Riders of the North (1931)
Movie
Townsman / Investor (uncredited)
The Bad Sister (1931)
Movie
Kirby
The Painted Desert (1931)
Movie
Blacksmith
Moby Dick (1930)
Movie
Captain Walton, SFPD 3rd Div.
Welcome Danger (1929)
Movie
Police Captain
Dark Streets (1929)
Movie
Uncle Billy - Townsman
The Mating Call (1928)
Movie
Actor
Cleopatra (1928)
Movie
Doctor (uncredited)
The Jazz Singer (1928)
Movie
Warden
The Noose (1928)
Movie
Judge
Now I'll Tell One (1927)
Movie
Sheriff Morrel
The Devil's Saddle (1927)
Movie
Mr. O'Brien (as Will R. Walling)
The Princess from Hoboken (1927)
Movie
Actor
Are Brunettes Safe? (1927)
Movie
Gen. Edward Braddock
Winners Of The Wilderness (1927)
Movie
Cyrus Dean (as William Walling)
The Canyon of Light (1926)
Movie
Eugene Cullen
The Great K&A Train Robbery (1926)
Movie
Jake Killian
Womanpower (1926)
Movie
Marshall Senior
The Gentle Cyclone (1926)
Movie
Murray Sinclair
Whispering Smith (1926)
Movie
Sam Barstowe
Clash of the Wolves (1925)
Movie
Sheriff
The Timber Wolf (1925)
Movie
William Marshall
His Master's Voice (1925)
Movie
Sam Gregg
Ranger of the Big Pines (1925)
Movie
Malcolm Duncan
The Trail Rider (1925)
Movie
Capt. Shaw
As No Man Has Loved (1925)
Movie
Captain of Police
Little Robinson Crusoe (1924)
Movie
Thomas Marsh
The Iron Horse (1924)
Movie
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Blizzard Dugan
Nellie, the Beautiful Cloak Model (1924)
Movie
Angus McKenzie
North of Hudson Bay (1923)
Movie
Dennis Dean
The Temple of Venus (1923)
Movie
Farrell (as Will R. Walling)
Abysmal Brute (1923)
Movie
Briscoe (as Will R. Walling)
Nobody's Money (1923)
Movie
Officer Mike Callahan
Heroes of the Street (1922)
Movie
Stratton
The Sin Flood (1922)
Movie
John Hammond
The Village Blacksmith (1922)
Movie
Bill Murray
Without Compromise (1922)
Movie
Gore
The Siren Call (1922)
Movie
Bud Deming
While Satan Sleeps (1922)
Movie
Sheriff Lawrence
His Back Against the Wall (1922)
Movie
John Hannon
North of the Rio Grande (1922)
Movie
Jim Last
The Crimson Challenge (1922)
Movie
Dr. McQueen
The Little Minister (1921)
Movie
John Emory
The Killer (1921)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1872-06-02
Deathday1932-03-05 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceSac City, United States of America
ChildrenRichard Walling
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsWilliam R. Walling
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