Joseph W. Girard (April 2, 1871 – August 21, 1949) was an American film actor.[1] He appeared in more than 280 films between 1911 and 1944. He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

Joseph W. Girard
Girard in Officer Thirteen (1932)
Born
Joseph W. Girard

(1871-04-02)April 2, 1871
DiedAugust 21, 1949(1949-08-21) (aged 78)
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1944

Before he became an actor, Girard was a printer who worked for newspapers until he and a partner set up their own printing business in Philadelphia. Girard had an interest in the theater, however, and eventually sold his part of the printing company and focused on acting.[2]

Selected filmography

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Girard (left) with Donna Drew and Leo Pierson in the 1917 film '49–'17

References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Joseph W Girard". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "Printer to Actor". Evening Star. District of Columbia, Washington. June 16, 1929. p. 62. Retrieved January 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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