Joe King (actor)

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Joe King
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Who's Who in the Film World, 1914
Born(1883-02-09)February 9, 1883
DiedApril 11, 1951(1951-04-11) (aged 68)
Years active1912–1946

Joe King (February 9, 1883April 11, 1951) was an American actor of silent films and talkies as well as a director and writer.

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Biography

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, both in 1916 and wrote one script in 1915. Joe King was married to actress Hazel Buckham and he died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

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