- Born
- January 23, 1878
- Died
- November 3, 1949 (aged 71)
- Place of birth
- Horseheads, New York, USA
- Also known as
- William Mannion, The King of the Silent Serials, Bill Desmond
Biography
Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.