Will Walling Explained

Will Walling
Birth Date:2 June 1872
Birth Place:Iowa
Death Place:California
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:1921–1932
Spouse:Effie Bond
Children:Richard Walling

William R. Walling (June 2, 1872  - March 5, 1932) was an American actor of stage and film in the silent era.

Biography

Before he acted in films, Walling traveled the United States performing with stock theater companies.[1] In 1912, he was a member of the stock company at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, California.[2]

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.[3]

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.).

Partial filmography

Notes and References

  1. News: August 20, 1926 . Gentle Cyclone . 8 . Santa Rosa Republican . California, Santa Rosa . October 22, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: January 4, 1912 . 'Red Rose' and 'Gamblers' Due . 10 . . Newsbank.
  3. Web site: William Walling - Overview. allmovie.com. October 17, 2006.