Joseph W. Girard

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

(1871-04-02)April 2, 1871
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1949(1949-08-21) (aged 78)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1944

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.

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]

Girard's work on stage included a decade as a member of the Corse Payton Stock Company in New York City. His initial work in film was with the Edison Company, after which he made films for Universal.[3]

Selected filmography

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

References

  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.
  3. ↑ "At the Lyric". The Indianapolis News. April 2, 1925. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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