William S. Hart

William S. Hart
Hart, c. 1918
Born
William Surrey Hart

(1864-12-06)December 6, 1864
DiedJune 23, 1946(1946-06-23) (aged 81)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • screenwriter
  • director
  • producer
Years active1888–1941
Spouse
(m. 1921; div. 1927)
Children1
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William Surrey Hart (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946) was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is remembered as a foremost Western star of the silent era who "imbued all of his characters with honor and integrity." During the late 1910s and early 1920s, he was one of the most consistently popular movie stars, frequently ranking high among male actors in popularity contests held by movie fan magazines.