Stanhope Wheatcroft

Stanhope Wheatcroft
Born
Stanhope Nelson Wheatcroft

May 11, 1888
New York, New York, US
DiedFebruary 13, 1966 (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, US
EducationColumbia University
OccupationActor
Years active1905–1915 (Broadway)
1915–1942 (film)
SpouseFaye (1917–1966; his death)[1]
Parent(s)Nelson Wheatcroft
Adeline Stanhope

Stanhope Nelson Wheatcroft (May 11, 1888 – February 13, 1966)[2] was an American actor of the stage and screen who was primarily active during Hollywood's silent era.

Biography

Stanhope was born in New York City in 1888 to Nelson Wheatcroft and Adeline Stanhope. Both of his parents were renowned actors and drama teachers born in Europe. Stanhope attended Columbia University in New York City, and reportedly decided to embark upon a career as an actor after his father's death.[3][4]

Wheatcroft was active in Broadway theater from 1905 through 1915. Broadway plays in which Wheatcroft appeared included Marrying Money (1914), A Gentleman from Mississippi (1908), The Warrens of Virginia (1907), The Movers (1907), Zira (1905), and Nancy Stair (1905).[2] Wheatcroft began acting in silent films in 1915, and made a successful translation to talkies. After enjoying popularity during the silent era, his career waned in the 1930s, when his screen credits were primarily for his performances in bit parts.[5]

Wheatcroft died in Los Angeles in 1966, and was survived by his third wife, Faye.[6] His gravesite is at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.[1]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Wheatcroft, Stanhope N., obituary, Los Angeles Times, February 15, 1966, p. A2. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Stanhope Wheatcroft". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved March 28, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ "Got Job in Pictures on His Birthday". The Journal and Tribune. 4 Jun 1916. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  4. ^ "A Young Player's Family". The Pittsburgh Post. 11 Nov 1910. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  5. ^ "Likes Extra Roles Better Than Stardom". The Charlotte Observer. 12 May 1940. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  6. ^ "Obituaries". The Los Angeles Times. 15 Feb 1966. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  7. ^ Alan Goble (2011). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. p. 61. ISBN 978-3-11-095194-3.
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