William Worthington (April 8, 1872 in Troy, New York – April 9, 1941 in Beverly Hills, California) was an American silent film actor and director.
Career
Worthington became interested in the performing arts when he began his career as an opera singer and stage actor. He entered films with a lead role in 1913, and one of his more notable films was Damon and Pythias in 1914. From 1917 to 1925, William concentrated on directing films and was the head of a film production firm called Multicolor, which was bought by Cinecolor in 1932. He was active in films up until his death in 1941.
Filmography
Actor
The Old Clerk (1913) The Restless Spirit (1913, Short) as A Stranger The Passerby (1913, short) as Mr. Klein Forgotten Women (1913, short) as The Reveller Back to Life (1913, short) as The Gambler The Barrier of Bars (1913, short) The Dread Inheritance (1913, short) as The Doctor Risen from the Ashes (1914, short) Samson (1914) as Ladal Stolen Glory (1914, short) as Paul Devine The Woman in Black (1914, short) as Prof. M. Byrd The Spy (1914) as Gen. George Washington On the Rio Grande (1914, short) as James Russell, Anna's Father Prowlers of the Wild (1914, short) as John The Sob Sister (1914, short) as Mr. Tracy Circle 17 (1914, short) as Prof. Bartoli Through the Flames (1914, short) as Bill Hampton, Bert's Pal A Prince of Bavaria (1914, short) as Peter Carson, Caroline's Father As the Wind Blows (1914, short) as The Husband Kid Regan's Hands (1914, short) as Bill Sweeney The Vagabond (1914, short) as The Father The Link That Binds (1914, short) as McClain, Donald's Father The Chorus Girl's Thanksgiving (1914, short) The Opened Shutters (1914) as Thinkright Johnson Damon and Pythias (1914) as Damon Called Back (1914) as Dr. Manuel Ceneri A Page from Life (1914, short) as Carter, Rita's Father The Big Sister's Christmas (1914, short) as Martin Towne The Flash (1915, short) as Old Carl Bauer Changed Lives (1915, short) as James The Black Box (1915, serial) as Prof. Ashleigh / Lord Ashleigh The Grail (1915, Short) as Griswold, Jean's Father Homage (1915, Short) as Abdiel O'Day, Erwin's Father The Great Ruby Mystery (1915, short) as Heinrich von Buclow The Queen of Hearts (1915, short) as Col. Phillipot The Reward of Chivalry (1916, short) as Minor Role (uncredited) A Wife at Bay (1916, short) Beyond the Trail (1916, short) High Heels (1921) as Joshua Barton The Green Goddess (1923) as The High Priest Red Lights (1923) as Luke Carson The Awful Truth (1925) as Jonathan Sims Her Honor, the Governor (1926) Kid Boots (1926) as Eleanor's father The Return of Boston Blackie (1927) as John Markham Good Morning, Judge (1928) as Mr. Grey Sr Half a Bride (1928) as Mr. Winslow Happiness Ahead (1928) as Mortimer Goodstone The Man Who Came Back (1931) as Capt. Gallon Finger Prints (1931) as John Mackey Shipmates (1931) as Adm. R.S. 'Bill' Schuyler The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) as Assistant Defense Attorney (uncredited) No More Orchids (1932) as Cannon (uncredited) The Keyhole (1933) as Extra on Ship (uncredited) Gabriel Over the White House (1933) as Member of Congress (uncredited) The Little Giant (1933) as Harry S. Ames, Cass-Winter Associate (uncredited) Picture Snatcher (1933) as Reporter Witnessing Execution (uncredited) The Silk Express (1933) as Annoyed Ship Passenger (uncredited) Melody Cruise (1933) as Guest at Bon Voyage Party (uncredited) Morning Glory (1933) as Banker, Party Guest (uncredited) Lady for a Day (1933) as Hotel Guest (uncredited) I Loved a Woman (1933) as Jefferson (uncredited) The Perils of Pauline (1933, serial) as American Consul [Ch. 1] Duck Soup (1933) as First Minister of Finance (uncredited) Design for Living (1933) as Theatre Patron (uncredited) You Can't Buy Everything (1934) as Teller (uncredited) Beggars in Ermine (1934) as Board Member (uncredited) The Gold Ghost (1934, Short) as Gloria's Father, Jim The World Moves On (1934) as Judge of Duel (uncredited) His Greatest Gamble (1934) as Dinner Guest (uncredited) Dames (1934) as Board Member in Show (uncredited) One Exciting Adventure (1934) as Man Tailspin Tommy (1934, Serial) as Denver Doctor [Ch. 6] (uncredited) The President Vanishes (1934) as Legislator Flirtation Walk (1934) as Civilian (scenes deleted) The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934) as Attendant (uncredited) Grand Old Girl (1935) as School Board Member (uncredited) Symphony of Living (1935) as Symphony Chairman A Notorious Gentleman (1935) as Minor Role (uncredited) Twenty Dollars a Week (1935) as Mr. Davidson A Night at the Ritz (1935) as Banker (uncredited) Cardinal Richelieu (1935) as King's Chamberlain Reckless (1935) as Wedding Guest (uncredited) The Casino Murder Case (1935) as First Bidder (uncredited) Public Hero No.