William Kent

Biography

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William Thomas Kent (April 29, 1886 - October 5, 1945) was an American stage actor who later appeared in sound films. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and died in New York City.

Kent's career traversed many forms of entertainment (i.e. Broadway, vaudeville, burlesque, minstrel (at age 14), circus, and silent and sound films). In 1922, he appeared with Marion Davies in the silent When Knighthood Was in Flower. He turned up in The Scarlet Letter (1934).

Known For

King of Jazz

General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')

Singapore Sling

Jack Tanner

Saturday's Millions

Sam

The Scarlet Letter

Sampson Goodfellow

When Knighthood Was in Flower

King's Tailor

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
1999	Singapore Sling	Jack Tanner
1934	The Scarlet Letter	Sampson Goodfellow
1933	Saturday's Millions	Sam
1930	Dining Out
1930	King of Jazz	General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
1922	When Knighthood Was in Flower	King's Tailor

Year	TV Show	Role