Arthur Donaldson
Acting
Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.
Known for
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The Winning Oar
1927
Robert Brooks
movieThe Broadway Drifter
1927
Frank Harmon
movieLove 'Em and Leave 'Em
1926
Mr. McGonigle
movieFifty-Fifty
1925
Grand Duke Popovitch
movieDown Upon the Suwanee River
1925
Dais Norwood
movieSchool for Wives
1925
Jordan B. Lynch
movieThe Swan
1925
Franz, the Court Chamberlain
movieYolanda
1924
Lord Bishop
movieFor Woman's Favor
1924
The Brother
movieAmerica
1924
King George III
movieWhen Knighthood Was in Flower
1922
Sir Henry Brandon
movieFind the Woman
1922
Morris Beiner
movieA Modern Salome
1921
Walter Greene
movieIs Life Worth Living?
1921
Isaac - Pawnbroker
movieThe Rider of the King Log
1921
Stephen Marthorn
movieGilded Lies
1921
Major Burns
movieThe Silver Lining
1921
Friend of the Baxters
movieThe Hidden Light
1920
Detective Hayden
movieMothers of Men
1920
Gen. De La Motte
movieThe ABC of Love
1919
Prof. George Collins
movieMind the Paint Girl
1919
Vincent Bland
movieMe and Captain Kidd
1919
Randolph Hamilton
movieAtonement
1919
Anselmo
movieDaring Hearts
1919
Burgomaster
movieMiss Dulcie from Dixie
1919
Uncle John
movieThe Captain's Captain
1919
Cap'n Abe / Am'zon
movieThe Green God
1918
Major Temple
movieOver the Top
1918
Friederich von Emden
movieWho Goes There?
1917
Gen. Von Reiter
movieI Will Repay
1917
Caesar
movieFor France
1917
Rudolph Von Glahm
movieBabbling Tongues
1917
Joseph Moreau
movieDanger Trail
1917
Pierre Thoreau
movieEnlighten Thy Daughter
1917
Richard Stevens
movieThe Faded Flower
1916
Wilbur Mason
Her American Prince
1916
Baron Von Blumberg
movieA Woman's Honor
1916
Tochetti
movieThe Moth and the Flame
1915
Mr. Walton
Three Weeks
1914
Dimitri the Queen's Bodyguard
movieThe Land of the Lost
1914
Baron de Coverly
movieWolfe or the Conquest of Quebec
1914
Marquis de Montcalm
The Bribe
1913
Higby - a Political Rival
movieThe Blind Basket Weaver
1913
Dr. Arnold
movieThe Power of Music
1912
Edvard Björkman
movieHis Mother
1912
The Priest
The Fishermaid of Ballydavid
1911
Kathleen's Father
movieThe Colleen Bawn
1911
Father Tom
movieRory O'More
1911
Father O'Brien
movieThe Lad from Old Ireland
1910
Parish Priest