Bert Woodruff

Biography

Bert Woodruff was a prominent actor of the silent era, born in Peoria, Illinois in 1856. Before transitioning to film, he performed on stage, including blackface comedy and Irish specialties, before debuting in 1876 as part of the Woodruff and West song-and-dance act. He appeared in over 60 films between 1916 and 1931, with notable roles in Harold Lloyd's "Speedy" (1928) and other early comedies.