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.