William Gillette date of birth:
July 24, 1853
How old was William Gillette when died?
83
Where was William Gillette born?
Hartford, Connecticut
When did William Gillette die?
April 29, 1937
Where did William Gillette die?
Hartford, Connecticut
Why did William Gillette die?
pulmonary hemorrhage
Is William Gillette gay or straight?
Straight
What is William Gillette nationality?
American
What is William Gillette's occupation?
Actor, playwright, inventor, stage manager
William Gillette claim to fame:
Sherlock Holmes
Short Biography
William Hooker Gillette (July 24, 1853 – April 29, 1937) was an American actor-manager, playwright, and stage-manager in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best remembered for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage and in a 1916 silent film long thought lost.