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Hal Clarendon

actor, director

Birth name:
Henry Clarendon Smith Jr.
Born:
1876-04-06, Sheldon, Vermont, USA
Died:
1959-11-15, New York City, New York, USA
Professions:
actor, director

Biography

Hal Clarendon emerged in the quiet town of Sheldon, Vermont, USA, on April 6, 1876, before stepping into the spotlight of early 20th-century cinema. As a dual threat in both performance and direction, he brought memorable life to projects like *A Lady of Quality* (1913), *The Corsican Brothers* (1915), and *Alma, Where Do You Live?* (1917). His personal life intertwined with his artistry, as he united his own story with that of Margaret Lillian Campbell in marriage. Decades later, on November 15, 1959, Clarendon's journey concluded in New York City, leaving behind a legacy woven into the fabric of film’s formative years.