Westcott Clarke

Born: 1886-09-26

Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Westcott Bailey Clarke (September 27, 1886 – January 26, 1959), also known as Westcott Clarke, W.B. Clarke, Westcott B. Clarke and W.B. Westcott, was an American film actor and Broadway actor.

Clarke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 27, 1886. He appeared in 12 films during his career and was best known for his role in Safety Last! from 1923. Before 1922, he was active on Broadway. Clarke died in Los Angeles, California, in 1959. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.

Known For

Sweet Daddy
Safety Last!
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Finnegan's Ball
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
Saturday Night
The Breaking Point
Shadows of Paris
At First Sight
North of the Rio Grande

Top Movie Credits

Safety Last! The Floorwalker
Finnegan's Ball Lawyer O'Connell
Saturday Night Bill - the Plumber
The Breaking Point Sheriff Wilkins
At First Sight L. R. Grandy
North of the Rio Grande Clendenning (as W.B. Clarke)