William Collier Sr.

Biography

William Collier Sr., born William Morenus on November 12, 1864, was a versatile actor and writer who began his career at age 11 as a juvenile in the touring company of Eddie Foy's H.M.S. Pinafore. He later became a notable stage performer before transitioning to films under producer Mack Sennett, returning to the stage briefly before re-embracing cinema with the advent of talkies.