William Kent

Known for ActingBorn 1886-04-28 — died 1945-10-05Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City.

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Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).

Known for

King of Jazz

1930 · as General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')

Singapore Sling

1999 · as Jack Tanner

When Knighthood Was in Flower

1922 · as King's Tailor

The Scarlet Letter

1934 · as Sampson Goodfellow

Saturday's Millions

1933 · as Sam

Dining Out

1930