Leopold Wharton
actor, director, producer
- Birth name:
- Leopold D. Wharton
- Born:
- 1870-09-01, Manchester, England, UK
- Died:
- 1927-09-27, New York City, New York, USA
- Professions:
- actor, director, producer
Biography
Leopold Wharton, born on 1 September 1870 in Manchester, England, forged a pioneering path in early cinema as both director and producer. His filmography boasts the 1914 serial *The Exploits of Elaine*, the 1916 feature *Beatrice Fairfax*, and the 1917 adventure *The Great White Trail*. Wharton was married to Bessie Wharton, and he passed away on 27 September 1927 in New York City, USA.
