Harry Todd

Harry Todd
Ad for The Jack-Knife Man (1920) with Harry Todd as "Booge" (lower right)
Born
John Nelson Todd

(1863-12-13)December 13, 1863
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1935(1935-02-15) (aged 71)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Resting place
Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery
Other nameWilliam Todd
Years active1909-1935
SpouseMargaret Joslin
Children1

Harry Todd (born John Nelson Todd; December 13, 1863 – February 15, 1935) was an American actor.

Early life and career

A native of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Todd was one of at least five siblings, including one described by The Pittsburgh Press in 1895 as "poet-actor William E. Todd."

Death

Todd died in Glendale, California, from a heart attack at the age of 71, survived by his wife, actress Margaret Joslin, and their daughter; his cremated remains are interred at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery.

Selected filmography

References

  1. 1 2 Kiehn, David (2003). Broncho Billy and the Essanay Film Company. Berkeley, CA: Farwell Books. p. 291. ISBN 0972922652.
  2. ↑ Katchmer, George A. (September 22, 2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved September 5, 2018 – via Google Books.
  3. 1 2 3 "Death Takes Harry Todd, Veteran Stage-Film Character Actor". Hollywood Citizen-News. February 16, 1935. p. 9. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  4. 1 2 At the Theatres; Theatrical Notes". The Pittsburgh Press. 1895. p. . Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Obituaries: Harry Todd". Variety. February 27, 1935. p. 70. ProQuest 1475915186. Harry Todd, 71, died Feb. 16 [sic] in Glendale, Cal., of a heart attack. He started in pictures with the old Essanay Company and appeared in many westerns. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Joslin, and a daughter. Funeral services in Glendale Feb. 18 followed by cremation.