Arthur Donaldson

Known for ActingBorn 1969-04-05Died 1955-09-28Norsholm, Östergötlands län, Sweden

Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.Read more

Movies & web series

Old Lace

The Bandolero

Finger Prints

A Modern Salome

Me and Captain Kidd

The Undercurrent

The Green God

Should a Baby Die?

The Ghost of Twisted Oaks

Fifty-Fifty

Down Upon the Suwanee River

Find the Woman

Is Life Worth Living?

Luring Shadows

The Rider of the King Log

The Hidden Light

The Faded Flower

The Blind Basket Weaver

The Broadway Drifter

The Swan

School for Wives

Yolanda

The Passionate Pilgrim

The Silver Lining

Babbling Tongues

A Woman's Honor

The Power of Music

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em

The Colleen Bawn

The Winning Oar

For Woman's Favor

Miss Dulcie from Dixie

Daring Hearts

Mothers of Men

Enlighten Thy Daughter

America

When Knighthood Was in Flower

The ABC of Love

His Mother

The Lad from Old Ireland

Rory O'More

The Moth and the Flame

Gilded Lies

Atonement

Mind the Paint Girl

The Captain's Captain

Over the Top

Danger Trail