L. M. Wells

L. M. Wells
Born
Louis M. Wells

(1862-02-05)February 5, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
DiedJanuary 1, 1923(1923-01-01) (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California, US
OccupationsActor, writer, poet
Years active1912–1922
SpouseHallie Price

Louis "L. M." Wells (February 5, 1862 – January 1, 1923) was an American actor of the silent film era. A tall, robust actor who was nicknamed "Daddy," L. M. appeared in 51 films between 1912 and 1922 — many of which were Universal westerns — and often was cast as a butler.

Biography

L. M. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Miami University. Before becoming an actor, he dabbled as a journalist, poet, and short story writer. He was around 50 in 1912 when he appeared in So Near, Yet So Far, his first credited on-screen role. As a player for Universal, he appeared in several dozen films between 1912 and 1920. He died in Los Angeles on January 1, 1923, and was survived by his wife, Hallie Price.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Moving Picture News". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. May 25, 1917. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Fated to Be a Butler". Los Angeles Evening Express. June 28, 1919. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. ↑ "The Vanishing Trails". TVGuide.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.