Biography
William Herbert "Bert" Woodruff (April 29, 1856 β June 14, 1934) was an American actor of the silent era.
Woodruff was born in Peoria, Illinois, and was the son of Mrs. Hannah Woodruff. He performed on stage before he began acting on film, debuting in 1876 as part of the Woodruff and West song-and-dance act. His performances included blackface comedy and Irish specialties. In 1882, he became part of the Adelphi Theater stock company in Peoria, where he worked for seven years.
In 1898, Woodruff moved into management, opening a vaudeville theater in Peoria and managing it until 1904. From there he went to Redondo Beach, California, where he opened the city's first theater for films. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1916 and 1931.
Woodruff died of nephritis in Hollywood, California, aged 78.
Filmography
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Movies 44
The Texas Ranger (1931)
The River (1929)
The Shopworn Angel (1928)
Marked Money (1928)
Speedy (1928)
Spring Fever (1927)
The Life of Riley (1927)
The Fire Brigade (1926)
Exit Smiling (1926)
The Barrier (1926)
Driftin' Thru (1926)
The Fighting Heart (1925)
The Vanishing American (1925)
Paths to Paradise (1925)
The Mine with the Iron Door (1924)
The Siren Of Seville (1924)
Flowing Gold (1924)
Daddy (1923)
The Isle of Lost Ships (1923)
Making a Man (1922)
The Kentucky Derby (1922)
Watch Your Step (1922)
The Rosary (1922)
For Those We Love (1921)
The Jailbird (1920)
Homer Comes Home (1920)
Paris Green (1920)
Bill Henry (1919)
Virtuous Sinners (1919)
Greased Lightning (1919)
Vive la France! (1918)
Six-Shooter Andy (1918)
Hands Up! (1917)
A Love Sublime (1917)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1856-04-28
Deathday1934-06-14 (78 years old)
Birth PlacePeoria, Illinois, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsWilliam Herbert "Bert" Woodruff, William Herbert Woodruff
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