Actor
William Nigh
Biography

William Nigh (October 12, 1881 – November 27, 1955) was an American film director, writer, and actor. His film work sometimes lists him as either "Will Nigh" or "William Nye". He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin. His film career began with acting in 17 films in 1913 and 1914; he also directed one of these, Salomy Jane. He acted in 8 more films in the 1910s and two more in the 1920s, but directed a total of 119 films, the last in 1948. His film-writing credits numbered 18, mostly concentrated earl ...

Known For
Acting
1921 -- The Soul of Man | David Fortune
1920 -- Democracy: The Vision Restored | David Fortune
1919 -- Beware! | German Officer
1918 -- The Rainbow Trail | Shad
1918 -- My Four Years in Germany | Socialist
1916 -- Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph | Buttsy Gallagher
1916 -- Her Debt of Honor | Olin Varcoe
1915 -- A Royal Family | Minister of Police
1914 -- Salomy Jane | Rufe Waters
1914 -- The Star Boarder | Boarder (uncredited)
1913 -- The Waiters' Picnic | The Head Waiter
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