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

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

Top Movie Credits

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