Walter McGrail
Biography
Subject: Walter McGrail (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Birthday Oct 18, 1888 (Note: other sources say Oct 19), Death March 19, 1970 (81 years old), Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York, USA. Known for Acting. Known credits 123.
[2] Wikipedia: Walter B. McGrail (Oct 19, 1888 – March 19, 1970). American film actor. More than 150 films between 1916 and 1951. Appeared in The Scarlet Runner (12-chapter serial). Born in Brooklyn, NY, died in San Francisco, CA.
[3] IMDb: Born Oct 19, 1888, Brooklyn, NY, USA. Known for Special Agent K-7 (1936), The River of Romance (1929), and The American Beauty (1927).
[4] TMDB (Bio): Walter B. McGrail (Oct 19, 1888 – March 19, 1970). American film actor. More than 150 films between 1916 and 1951. The Scarlet Runner (12-chapter serial).
[5] Wikiwand: Same as [4].
[6] Mediated Wiki: Same as [4].
Name: Walter B. McGrail.
Profession: American film actor.
Birth: October 19, 1888 (Sources [2, 3, 4, 6] say 19, Source [1] says 18) in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Death: March 19, 1970 in San Francisco, California.
Career Span: More than
Career overview
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Name: Walter B. McGrail.
Profession: American film actor.
Birth: October 19, 1888 (or October 18, 1888 per TMDB source [1], but [2], [3], [4], [6] say October 19) in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Death: March 19, 1970 (81 years old) in San Francisco, California.
Career Span: More than 150 films between 1916 and 1951.
Notable Works:
The Scarlet Runner (a 12-chapter serial).
Special Agent K-7 (1936).
The River of Romance (1929).
The American Beauty (1927).
Known For: Acting.
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Walter B. McGrail was an American film actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 1888, he had a career that spanned several decades of the twentieth century. He died in San Francisco, California, on March 19, 1970, at the age of 81.
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During his career, McGrail appeared in more than 150 films between the years 1916 and 1951. His work included feature films as well as serials, such as the 12-chapter serial The Scarlet Runner. Among his known credits are the films Special Agent K-7 from 1936, The River of Romance from 1929, and The American Beauty from 1927.
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"Walter B. McGrail was an American film actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 1888, he had a career that spanned several decades of the twentieth century. He died in San Francisco, California, on March 19, 1970, at the age of 81.
During his career, McGrail appeared in more than 150 films between the years 1916 and 1951. His work included feature films as well as serials, such as the 12-chapter serial The Scarlet Runner. Among his known credits are the films Special Agent K-7 from 1936, The River of Romance from 1929, and The American Beauty from 1927."
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Source [1] says Birthday: October 18, 1888.
Sources [2], [3], [4], [6] say October 19, 1888.
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123 titles- Death Valley Days (1952) as Charlie
- And Then There Were Four (1950) as Tom McCall
- A Double Life (1947)
- Riders of the West (1942) as Miller, the Banker
- Billy the Kid Trapped (1942) as Judge Jack McConnell
- Bowery at Midnight (1942) as Coroner (uncredited)
- Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941) as Junction Heavy 1 / Marine Captain
- Appointment for Love (1941) as Stoddard (uncredited)
- Along the Rio Grande (1941) as Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Gang Leader (uncredited)
- The Green Hornet (1940) as Dean
- Marked Men (1940) as Doctor
- Billy the Kid Outlawed (1940) as Judge Fitzgerald
- Mysterious Doctor Satan (1940) as Stoner
- My Little Chickadee (1940) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Stagecoach (1939) as Capt. Sickel (uncredited)
- The Sun Never Sets (1939) as Henchman DaCosta
- Code of the Fearless (1939) as Ranger Captain Rawlins
- In Old Montana (1939) as Joe Allison
- Calling All Marines (1939) as Capt. Chester
- Tell Your Children (1938) as The Boss (uncredited)
- On the Great White Trail (1938) as Garou
- West of Rainbow's End (1938) as George Reynolds aka Johnson
- Held For Ransom (1938) as Donnelly
- The Shadow Strikes (1937) as Winstead Comstock
- The Accusing Finger (1936) as Guard
- Special Agent K-7 (1936) as Vincent 'Lanny' Landers
- Ten Laps to Go (1936) as Drake - DeSylva's Mechanic
- Sunset Range (1935) as Grant
- The World Moves On (1934) as The Duallist (1825)
- David Harum (1934) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Men of the Night (1934) as Louie
- A Demon for Trouble (1934) as Dyer
- State Trooper (1933) as Burman
- Police Call (1933) as Dr. James A. Gordon
- Under Eighteen (1932) as Gregg (uncredited)
- Union Depot (1932) as Pickpocket (uncredited)
- Vanity Street (1932) as Detective Hanson (uncredited)
- McKenna of the Mounted (1932) as Inspector Oliver P. Logan
- Robbers' Roost (1932) as Henchman Brad
- The Red Shadow (1932)
- Night Nurse (1931) as The Drunk
- Murder by the Clock (1931) as Herbert Endicott
- Night Beat (1931) as Martin Andrews
- Seas Beneath (1931) as Chief Joe Cobb
- The Last of the Duanes (1930) as Bland
- The Lone Star Ranger (1930) as Phil Lawson
- Men Without Women (1930) as Cobb
- River's End (1930) as Martin
- Part Time Wife (1930) as Johnny Spence
- Anybody's War (1930) as Captain Davis
- Soldiers and Women (1930) as Capt. Arnold
- Women Everywhere (1930) as Lieutenant of Legionnaires
- The Pay-Off (1930) as Emory
- The River of Romance (1929) as Major Patterson
- The Veiled Woman (1929) as Diplomatic Attaché
- Blockade (1928) as Hayden
- Hey Rube! (1928) as Duke
- The Old Code (1928) as Pierre Belleu
- Stop That Man (1928) as ’Slippery Dick' Sylvaine
- The Play Girl (1928) as David Courtney
- Midnight Madness (1928) as Childers
- Man Crazy (1927) as Van Breamer
- The Secret Studio (1927) as Mr. Kyler
- Old San Francisco (1927) as Vasquez's Grandson - in Prologue
- American Beauty (1927) as Claverhouse
- Prisoners of the Storm (1926) as Sergeant McClellan
- Across the Pacific (1926) as Capt. Grover
- Marriage License? (1926) as Marcus Heriot
- Forbidden Waters (1926) as J. Austin Bell
- The City (1926) as Jim Hannock
- The Combat (1926) as Milton Symmons
- Her Husband's Secret (1925) as Leon Kent
- The Dancers (1925) as The Argentine
- A Son of His Father (1925) as Holdbrook
- When the Door Opened (1925) as Clive Grenfal
- The Scarlet West (1925) as Lt. Harper
- Champion of Lost Causes (1925) as Zanten / Dick Sterling
- Adventure (1925) as Tudor
- The Teaser (1925) as Roderick Caswell
- Havoc (1925) as Roddy Dunton
- The Mad Marriage (1925)
- Gerald Cranston's Lady (1924) as Gordon Ibbotsleigh
- Unguarded Women (1924) as Larry Trent
- A Son of the Sahara (1924) as Capt. Jean Duval
- Is Love Everything? (1924) as Boyd Carter
- Where the North Begins (1923) as Gabrielle Dupree
- Flaming Youth (1923) as Jamieson James
- Is Divorce a Failure? (1923) as Kelcey Barton
- Nobody's Money (1923) as Frank Carey
- The Bad Man (1923) as Morgan Pell
- Suzanna (1923) as Ramón
- The Eleventh Hour (1923) as Dick Manley
- Lights Out (1923) as Sea Bass
- The Kentucky Derby (1922) as Ralph Gordon
- The Top of New York (1922) as Emery Gray
- The Cradle (1922) as Courtney Webster
- Pilgrims of the Night (1921) as Gilbert Hannaway
- Habit (1921) as Charles Munson
- The Breaking Point (1921) as Richard Janeway
- The Invisible Fear (1921) as Arthur Comstock
- Her Mad Bargain (1921) as David Leighton
- Playthings of Destiny (1921) as Hubert Randolph
- Blind Youth (1920) as Maurie Monnier
- Life's Twist (1920) as Steven De Koven
- The Invisible Divorce (1920) as Jimmy Ryder
- Darling Mine (1920) as Roger Davis
- The Girl Problem (1919) as Ernest Sanford
- The Country Cousin (1919) as George Tewksbury Reynolds III
- The Adventure Shop (1919) as Josephus Potts, Jr.
- The Black Secret (1919) as Ray McKay
- Miss Ambition (1918) as Larry Boyle
- The Business of Life (1918) as James Desboro
- The Triumph of the Weak (1918) as Jim Roberts
- The Song of the Soul (1918) as Dr. Evans
- Everybody's Girl (1918) as Blinker
- Brown of Harvard (1918) as Gerald Thorne
- Indiscretion (1917) as Jimmy Travers
- Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation (1917) as Count Dario
- Within the Law (1917) as Dick Gilder
- Over There (1917)
- Lights of New York (1916) as Hawk Chovinski
- The Yosemite Trail as Ned Thorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter McGrail best known for?
Walter McGrail is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death Valley Days (1952), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), Stagecoach (1939), The Shadow Strikes (1937).
When and where was Walter McGrail born?
Walter McGrail was born on October 18, 1888 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. They passed away on March 19, 1970.
How many credits does Walter McGrail have?
Walter McGrail has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1952.
What is Walter McGrail's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Walter McGrail (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Birthday Oct 18, 1888 (Note: other sources say Oct 19), Death March 19, 1970 (81 years old), P...
Walter McGrail by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Gang Leader (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Stagecoach (1939) as Capt. Sickel (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Death Valley Days (1952) as Charlie — aged about 63
- The Shadow Strikes (1937) as Winstead Comstock — aged about 48
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