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William Kent

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City. Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).

Known for

Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling
1999 • Jack Tanner
The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
1934 • Sampson Goodfellow
Saturday's Millions
Saturday's Millions
1933 • Sam
Dining Out
1930
King of Jazz
King of Jazz
1930 • General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
When Knighthood Was in Flower
When Knighthood Was in Flower
1922 • King's Tailor

Full filmography

Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling
1999 • Jack Tanner
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The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
1934 • Sampson Goodfellow
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King of Jazz
King of Jazz
1930 • General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
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William Kent – Biography, Known For & Filmography