Hal De Forrest
Actor, Film actor
1862 – 1938
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Who was Hal De Forrest?
Hal De Forrest was a Portuguese-born American early silent film actor.
Born as Aloysius J. De Sylva, he emigrated to the United States and became a stage actor. He starred on Broadway in the original production of A Gentleman from Mississippi, which played from September 29, 1908 until September 1909.
De Forrest moved into film in 1915 but only starred in 9 films until his retirement from acting in 1922 aged 60. He was the father of the prolific songwriter and producer Buddy DeSylva.
He died in New York City on 16 February 1938.
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- Born
- 1862
Portugal - Also known as
- Aloysius J. De Sylva
- Hal De Forest
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Portugal
- Profession
- Died
- Feb 16, 1938
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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