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Eric Mayne
Born
Stanhope Nelson Wheatcroft

(1865-04-28)April 28, 1865
DiedFebruary 9, 1947(1947-02-09) (aged 81)


Eric Mayne (born April 28, 1865, died February 9, 1947) was an Irish-born American stage and film actor.

Background

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Mayne was educated at Westminster and Durham in England and worked nearly thirty years on stage in London and in Ireland. He preferred Shakespearean roles and in the 40s was a lecturer in Shakespeare at University College in Los Angeles.

Career

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Theater

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Film

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After arriving in Hollyeood in 1915, and due to his size and appearance, he became a prolific and sought-after character player in silent movies, often being cast as either the heavy or a comic foil. With the advent of sound pictures he initially remained in demand as an extra and small-part supporting actor, however, his career declined until he was receiving only bit parts. He died in Hollywood, California on February 9, 1947.

Filmography

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Silent films

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Sound films

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References

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