From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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).
William Kent has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Signature works include Dining Out, King of Jazz, The Scarlet Letter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
