Portrait of Westcott Clarke

Westcott Clarke

Acting

Biography

Westcott Bailey Clarke (September 27, 1886 – January 26, 1959), also known as Westcott Clarke, W.B. Clarke, Westcott B. Clarke and W.B. Westcott, was an American film actor and Broadway actor. Clarke was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 27, 1886. He appeared in 12 films during his career and was best known for his role in Safety Last! from 1923. Before 1922, he was active on Broadway. Clarke died in Los Angeles, California, in 1959. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.

Born: September 26, 1886

Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Filmography

1929
The Trial of Mary Dugan

as Captain Price

1924
The Breaking Point

as Sheriff Wilkins

1924
1924
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln

as Thomas Lincoln, Father

1924
At First Sight

as L. R. Grandy

1923
Safety Last!

as The Floorwalker

1922
North of the Rio Grande

as Clendenning (as W.B. Clarke)

1922
Saturday Night

as Bill - the Plumber