Wade Boteler (October 3, 1888 – May 7, 1943) was an American film actor and writer. He appeared in more than 430 films between 1919 and 1943.

Wade Boteler
Boteler in 1921
Born(1888-10-03)October 3, 1888
DiedMay 7, 1943(1943-05-07) (aged 54)
Years active1919–1943
Spouse(s)Ellen Evelyn James (1918 – May 7, 1943); 4 children

Biography

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He was born in Santa Ana, California, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack.[1]

Boteler graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After he graduated, he stayed there as a director until he joined the Army in World War I.[2] For three years in the mid-1920s, he worked for Douglas MacLean's film company as both actor and writer.[3]

On Broadway, Boteler appeared in the play The Silent Voice (1914).[4]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 34–35. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "A conservative in films, Boteler achieves quietly". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. July 15, 1928. p. 41. Retrieved February 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Wade Boteler Free-Lances in Butler Film". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. July 31, 1927. p. 42. Retrieved February 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Wade Boteler". Playbill Vault. Playbill. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
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