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William Nigh

William Nigh

Directing1881Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

William Nigh (October 12, 1881 – November 27, 1955) was an American film director, writer, and actor. His film work sometimes lists him as either "Will Nigh" or "William Nye".

He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin.

His film career began with acting in 17 films in 1913 and 1914; he also directed one of these, Salomy Jane. He acted in 8 more films in the 1910s and two more in the 1920s, but directed a total of 119 films, the last in 1948. His film-writing credits numbered 18, mostly concentrated early in his career.

His films included Mr. Wise Guy, Thunder, Black Dragons, Corregidor, Mr. Wong, Detective, The Mystery of Mr. Wong, Mr. Wong in Chinatown, Lady from Chungking, The Fatal Hour, The Ape, Doomed to Die, Lord Byron of Broadway, and Casey of the Coast Guard.

He died in Burbank, California at the age of 74.

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Acting History

1945
Forever Yours
Screenplay
Divorce
Director
1942
1941
1940
1936
1934
City Limits
Director
1932
1930
Today
Director
1929
Thunder
Director
1928
Four Walls
Director
1927
Mr. Wu
Director
Mr. Wu
Producer
1924
Born Rich
Director
Born Rich
Writer
Born Rich
Producer
1921
The Soul of Man
as David Fortune
1917
The Slave
Scenario Writer
The Slave
Director
The Slave
Screenplay
1916
1915
A Royal Family
as Minister of Police
1913
The Waiters' Picnic
as The Head Waiter

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
10/12/1881
Day of Death
11/27/1955
Place of Birth
Berlin, Wisconsin, USA
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