Acting
William Collier Sr.
Born 1864-11-12
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
William Collier Sr. was born on November 12, 1864 in New York City, New York, as William Morenus. He was an actor and writer, known for Wife and Auto Trouble (1916), Harmony at Home (1930) and Up the River (1930). He was married to Paula Marr and Louise Allen. He died on January 13, 1944 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, from pneumonia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring William Collier Sr.
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Up the River
1930
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Hot Saturday
1932
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The Murder Man
1935
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Miracle on Main Street
1939
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Cain and Mabel
1936
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The Brat
1931
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Seas Beneath
1931
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Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
1936
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Thanks for the Memory
1938
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The Bride Comes Home
1935
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (43 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Hard-Boiled Canary | Dr. Joseph E. Maddy | Movie | 1941 |
 | Miracle on Main Street | Dr. Miles | Movie | 1939 |
 | Disputed Passage | Dr. William Cunningham | Movie | 1939 |
 | Television Spy | James Llewellyn | Movie | 1939 |
 | Invitation to Happiness | Mr. Wayne | Movie | 1939 |
 | I'm from Missouri | Smith | Movie | 1939 |
 | Persons in Hiding | Burt Nast | Movie | 1939 |
 | Say It in French | Howland | Movie | 1938 |
 | Thanks for the Memory | Jim Platt | Movie | 1938 |
 | Josette | David Brassard Sr. | Movie | 1938 |
| Mr. Satan | Producer | Movie | 1938 | |
 | Valiant Is the Word for Carrie | Ed Moresby | Movie | 1936 |
 | Cain and Mabel | Pop Walters | Movie | 1936 |
 | Love on a Bet | Uncle Carlton MacCreigh | Movie | 1936 |
 | Give Us This Night | Priest | Movie | 1936 |
 | The Bride Comes Home | Alfred Desmereau | Movie | 1935 |
 | Annapolis Farewell | Rumboat Charlie | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Murder Man | 'Pop' Grey | Movie | 1935 |
 | A Successful Failure | Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley | Movie | 1934 |
 | Cheaters | K.C. Kelly | Movie | 1934 |
 | The Crosby Case | The Detective--Police Sgt. Melody | Movie | 1934 |
 | All of Me | Jerry Helman | Movie | 1934 |
 | Broadway to Hollywood | Vaudeville Act (archive footage) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Madison Square Garden | Doc Williams | Movie | 1932 |
 | Hot Saturday | Mr. Brock | Movie | 1932 |
 | The Washington Masquerade | Peter Babcock | Movie | 1932 |
 | After Tomorrow | Willie Taylor | Movie | 1932 |
 | The Brat | Judge O'Flaherty | Movie | 1931 |
 | Annabelle's Affairs | Wickham | Movie | 1931 |
 | Six Cylinder Love | Richard Burton | Movie | 1931 |
 | Mr. Lemon Of Orange | Mr. Blake | Movie | 1931 |
 | Seas Beneath | Mugs O'Flaherty (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
 | Up the River | Pop | Movie | 1930 |
| Up the River | Choreographer | Movie | 1930 |
 | She's My Weakness | David Tuttle | Movie | 1930 |
 | High Society Blues | Horace Divine | Movie | 1930 |
 | Harmony at Home | Joe Haller | Movie | 1930 |
| Harmony at Home | Screenplay | Movie | 1930 |
 | Happy Days | End Man - Minstrel Show | Movie | 1929 |
 | The Hottentot | Original Story | Movie | 1929 |
 | The Hottentot | Theatre Play | Movie | 1922 |
 | Wife and Auto Trouble | The Meek Husband (as William Collier) | Movie | 1916 |
 | Fatty and the Broadway Stars | William Collier - Broadway Star | Movie | 1915 |