Sam De Grasse

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Characters played by Sam De Grasse

Senator Charles Sumner (uncredited) — The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Prominent Radical Republican senator advocating for Black civil rights.

King James II — The Man Who Laughs (1928)

The reigning monarch at the story's outset. He authorizes the capture and execution of the exiled noble Lord Clancharlie and reveals the origin of the permanent facial grin carved into his son. Shortly after, he issues a royal decree banning the Comprachicos from England, setting the initial plot in motion.

Arthur Jenkins (Modern Story) — Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)

The mill boss who orders a ten percent wage cut, contributing to the workers' strike. Afterward, he attempts to assault The Dear One and is killed during the ensuing struggle.

Comte Guillot de Morfontaine — When a Man Loves (1927)

A wealthy, lustful nobleman who bribes Manon's brother to acquire her. After losing her to King Louis and being rejected by Manon, he ruthlessly orders her arrest and deportation, which ultimately leads to his death at the hands of Fabien.

Prince John — Robin Hood (1922)

Prince John is Richard the Lion-Hearted's brother and regent, but he becomes a cruel and treacherous tyrant who usurps the throne. He persecutes Robin Hood's supporters, imprisons Lady Marian Fitzwalter, and works with Sir Guy of Gisbourne and The High Sheriff of Nottingham against Robin's efforts to restore Richard.

Pirate Lieutenant — The Black Pirate (1926)

The Pirate Captain's lieutenant, he distrusts the Black Pirate and argues that sword skill alone does not make a pirate. He claims Princess Isobel, secretly arranges for a confederate to destroy the ransom ship, and exposes the Black Pirate as a traitor when he tries to free her. After the Black Pirate is sent overboard, the lieutenant moves to claim Isobel, but the Black Pirate returns and defeats the pirates.

Dr. Lucien La Pierre — One Year to Live (1925)

Dr. Lucien La Pierre attends Marthe during her illness and is in love with Elsie Duchanier. Acting out of jealousy, he arranges for Captain Tom Kendrick's letters to be destroyed and falsely tells Elsie that she has only a year to live. He eventually confesses, allowing Elsie and Kendrick to reconcile.

Ernest Peabody — The Scarlet Car (1917)

Cyrus Peabody's son and a participant in the embezzlement. He is engaged to Beatrice, pursues her after she elopes with Billy, and falsely tells the townspeople that Billy abducted her.

Frank Langley — Pagan Passions (1924)

Frank Langley is Dreka Langley's husband. According to the plot summary, he commits suicide, and this event leads Dreka to leave her newborn baby with a family in China. His death sets in motion Dreka's separation from her child and her later relationship with John Dangerfield.

Steve Shelby — Wild and Woolly (1917)

Steve Shelby is a corrupt Indian agent who knows the government is about to catch him. He joins Bitter Creek's plan to stage a train holdup, but turns the performance into a genuine robbery scheme. He kidnaps Nell Larabee, and Jeff Hillington ultimately foils his plan and rescues her.

Steve Honeycutt — Heart o' the Hills (1919)

Steve is Jason's stepfather and the chief who attempts to control Martha and obtain her land. He marries Martha after she leaves Mavis, and Mavis later discovers that he killed her father. After becoming violent toward Martha, he is shot by Mavis when she intervenes to protect her mother.

Dr. Armstrong — Blind Husbands (1919)

An American doctor whose neglect of his wife enables the lieutenant's advances, he leaves to assist a local physician and later takes the lieutenant climbing. After discovering the apparent betrayal, he abandons him, then tries to have soldiers rescue him despite suffering a fall himself.

Career Overview

Sam De Grasse has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Our Dancing Daughters Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Martyrs of the Alamo, The Devil's Passkey, The Good Bad-Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1875-06-11
Birth Place
Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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