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Joe King | |
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Born | Austin, Texas, US | February 9, 1883
Died | April 11, 1951 68) | (aged
Years active | 1912-1946 |
Joe King (February 9, 1883 - April 11, 1951) was an American actor of silent films and talkies as well as a director and writer.
King was born in Austin, Texas as Joseph Sayer King and acted in 211 films from 1912 to 1946. He appeared in his later years mainly in minor, uncredited roles. He directed two films, [1] both in 1916 and wrote one script in 1915. [2] King was married to actress Hazel Buckham and he died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.
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