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Charles Villiers was an Australian actor and occasional director who appeared in many silent films. According to a contemporary report, "there is probably no actor in Australia that has done more consistent picture work than Mr. Villiers, both as heavy lead, and director." He was particularly well known for playing villains.
Biography
In 1912 Villiers managed Lytton's Picture Stadium in Orange.
Villiers started working in films for the Australian Photoplay Company for whom he was one of their main actors. He then made a series of films for the Fraser Film Release and Photographic Company.
In 1914 he toured for 12 months with the Oliver Dramatic Company.
Beaumont Smith later estimated Villiers appeared in more than 60 silent films.
His wife was also an actor.
Select filmography
Select theatre credits
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1909)
The Sign of the Cross (1909)
The Corsican Brothers (1909)
References
External links
Charles Villiers at IMDb
Charles Villiers at the National Film and Sound Archive
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