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Wilfred Lucas Facts
| Sign | Aquarius |
| Born |
Jan 30, 1871 Ontario, Canada |
| Died |
Dec 5, 1940 Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | Died at 69 |
| Total Facts | 6 |
Associated with D.W.Griffith in early silent films, often cast as brawny types. Played various tough authority figures in the 1920s and 30s. Was memorable as the prison warden in Laurel & Hardy's 'Pardon Us'.
Became a movie actor after 22 years on stage.
His lead role in "Acquitted" (1916) won him outstanding player awards from several movie magazines.
Leading man who later in his career found his niche as a character actor.
Off-screen pseudonym: Alexander Harvey
Son, with Bess Meredyth, John Meredyth Lucas.