Louis Wolheim

Biography

Louis Robert Wolheim was an American actor born in New York City on March 28, 1880. He gained a foothold in the entertainment industry through Lionel Barrymore, who recognized his unique physical appearance after a football injury left him with a distinctive face. Wolheim found success on stage, particularly in plays like "What Price Glory," but struggled to find lasting success on screen during the silent era, ultimately dying of stomach cancer at age 50.