William A. Carroll
American silent film actor (1875-1928)
William A. Carroll (January 9, 1875 – January 26, 1928), was an American silent film actor.
Biography
He was born on January 9, 1875, in Manhattan, New York City.
Entering films with the Selig and Vitagraph film company, Carroll starred in 140 films between 1911 and 1927, including such works as 1916's The Twinkler.
He died of a heart attack in 1928.
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