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George Lessey (June 8, 1879 – June 3, 1947) was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1910 and 1946. He also directed more than 70 films between 1913 and 1922. Lessey was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and as a boy he acted in theatrical productions there. He graduated from Amherst College. On stage, Lessey appeared in the original Broadway production of Porgy and Bess (1935) in one of the few white roles, that of the lawyer Mr. Archdale. In the 1930s, Lessey worked as a model for men's clothes.

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  • George Lessey (8 de junio de 1879 – 3 de junio de 1947) fue un actor y director cinematográfico de nacionalidad estadounidense, activo principalmente en la época del cine mudo. Nacido en Amherst, Massachusetts, actuó en más de un centenar de películas estrenadas entre 1910 y 1946. Además dirigió cerca de 90 filmes entre 1913 y 1922. Lessey actuó en la representación original en el circuito de Broadway de la obra Porgy y Bess (1935), interpretando a uno de los pocos personajes de raza blanca, el del abogado Mr. Archdale. George Lessey falleció en 1947 en Westbrook, Connecticut. (es)
  • George Lessey (June 8, 1879 – June 3, 1947) was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1910 and 1946. He also directed more than 70 films between 1913 and 1922. Lessey was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and as a boy he acted in theatrical productions there. He graduated from Amherst College. For a year, Lessey was a leading man for Edison Studios, after which he directed films for the company for two years. In 1914, he joined Universal Studios as a director. He portrayed Romeo in the initial film version of Romeo and Juliet, directed the first serial, What Happened to Mary, and played the first dual role in film as twins in The Corsican Brothers. On stage, Lessey appeared in the original Broadway production of Porgy and Bess (1935) in one of the few white roles, that of the lawyer Mr. Archdale. In the 1930s, Lessey worked as a model for men's clothes. Lessey was married to the former May Abbey. On June 3, 1947, Lessey died on vacation in Westbrook, Connecticut, aged 67. (en)
  • George Lessey est un acteur, réalisateur et scénariste américain né le 8 juin 1879 à Amherst, Massachusetts (États-Unis), mort le 3 juin 1947 à Westbrook dans le Connecticut, (États-Unis). (fr)
  • George Lessey (8 Juni 1879 – 3 Juni 1947) adalah seorang pemeran dan sutradara Amerika Serikat pada era film bisu. Ia tampil dalam 123 film antara 1910 dan 1946. Ia juga menyutradarai 76 film antara 1913 dan 1922. (in)
  • George Lessey (Amherst, 8 giugno 1879 – Westbrook, 3 giugno 1947) è stato un attore, regista e sceneggiatore statunitense che lavorò nel cinema all'epoca del muto. (it)
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  • Lessey in Hope, a Red Cross Seal Story (en)
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  • George Lessey (8 de junio de 1879 – 3 de junio de 1947) fue un actor y director cinematográfico de nacionalidad estadounidense, activo principalmente en la época del cine mudo. Nacido en Amherst, Massachusetts, actuó en más de un centenar de películas estrenadas entre 1910 y 1946. Además dirigió cerca de 90 filmes entre 1913 y 1922. Lessey actuó en la representación original en el circuito de Broadway de la obra Porgy y Bess (1935), interpretando a uno de los pocos personajes de raza blanca, el del abogado Mr. Archdale. George Lessey falleció en 1947 en Westbrook, Connecticut. (es)
  • George Lessey est un acteur, réalisateur et scénariste américain né le 8 juin 1879 à Amherst, Massachusetts (États-Unis), mort le 3 juin 1947 à Westbrook dans le Connecticut, (États-Unis). (fr)
  • George Lessey (8 Juni 1879 – 3 Juni 1947) adalah seorang pemeran dan sutradara Amerika Serikat pada era film bisu. Ia tampil dalam 123 film antara 1910 dan 1946. Ia juga menyutradarai 76 film antara 1913 dan 1922. (in)
  • George Lessey (Amherst, 8 giugno 1879 – Westbrook, 3 giugno 1947) è stato un attore, regista e sceneggiatore statunitense che lavorò nel cinema all'epoca del muto. (it)
  • George Lessey (June 8, 1879 – June 3, 1947) was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1910 and 1946. He also directed more than 70 films between 1913 and 1922. Lessey was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and as a boy he acted in theatrical productions there. He graduated from Amherst College. On stage, Lessey appeared in the original Broadway production of Porgy and Bess (1935) in one of the few white roles, that of the lawyer Mr. Archdale. In the 1930s, Lessey worked as a model for men's clothes. (en)
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