William H. Tooker (September 2, 1869 – October 10, 1936) was an American stage and film actor.

William H. Tooker
BornSeptember 2, 1869
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1936 (aged 67)
Other namesWilliam Tucker
Occupationactor
Years active1912-1935

Tooker acted with the Tivoli Comic Opera Company in San Francisco.[1] On Broadway, he performed in The Coronet of the Duchess (1904) and The Governor's Lady (1912).[2] His film debut was in The Stealers.[1]

In addition to acting, Tooker was a chemist who invented polish for tan shoes.[3]

He was born in New York and died in Hollywood California.[4]

Selected filmography

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  1. ^ a b "William H. Tooker Of Stage Fame in 'Scarlet Letter'". Daily News. California, Los Angeles. January 7, 1927. p. 16. Retrieved February 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "William H. Tooker". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "(untitled brief)". Motography: 887. April 15, 1916. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Silent Film Necrology, 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana
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