William Shea

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Characters played by William Shea

Slim Jackson — A Daughter of Two Worlds (1920)

Dancer from Jennie's past who she shielded from a forgery charge. He later blackmails her with threats of exposure, prompting Jennie's father to violently drive him away.

Farmer Jones — C.O.D. (1915)

The farmer who puts the three vacationing husbands to work after they are mistaken for convicts following a train crash. When their true identities are revealed, he entertains them along with his daughters. His house also becomes the setting for a dinner with the wives and the men they meet, prompting the husbands to hide.

Sir Pitt Crawley — Vanity Fair (1911)

Rawdon Crawley's father, whose household employs Becky as a governess. He sends Amelia a letter requesting that Becky come to Queen's Crawley, bringing Becky into the household where she meets Rawdon and begins the relationship that leads to their marriage.

Career Overview

William Shea has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1907. Signature works include Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy, Heavy Villains, The Athletic Family. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
56
Birth Date
1856-10-06
Birth Place
Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

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