Charles Villiers (actor)

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Charles Villiers was an Australian actor and occasional director who appeared in many silent films. According to a contemporary report, "there is probably no actor in Australia that has done more consistent picture work than Mr. Villiers, both as heavy lead, and director." [1] He was particularly well known for playing villains. [2]

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Biography

In 1912 Villiers managed Lytton's Picture Stadium in Orange. [1] [3]

Villiers started working in films for the Australian Photoplay Company for whom he was one of their main actors. He then made a series of films for the Fraser Film Release and Photographic Company.

In 1914 he toured for 12 months with the Oliver Dramatic Company. [4]

Beaumont Smith later estimated Villiers appeared in more than 60 silent films. [5]

His wife was also an actor. [6]

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