Bill Patton (actor)

Bill Patton
Lobby card for Tracks (1922) with Patton at right
Born	William P. Patton June 2, 1894 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Died	December 12, 1951 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1918–1945

Bill Patton (June 2, 1894 – December 12, 1951) was an American actor of the silent and early sound eras. Born in Amarillo, Texas, he debuted in the film industry in The Boss of the Lazy Y in 1918. After small roles in several films, he received his first starring role in 1921's Outlawed. Over the next six years he starred in more than 20 films. In 1927, he returned to smaller roles, which continued through the advent of talking pictures. His last performance on screen was in a small role in the classic The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1945. He died on December 12, 1951.

Filmography

(Per AFI database)