Ernest Hilliard
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Ernest Hilliard | |
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_-_4.jpg) From an advertisement for Galloping Hoofs (1924) | |
| Born | January 31, 1890 New York City, US |
| Died | September 3, 1947 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1921–1947 |
Ernest Hilliard (January 31, 1890 – September 3, 1947) was an American actor.[1][2] He appeared in more than 90 films between 1921 and 1947. He was born in New York City and died in Santa Monica, California, from a heart attack.
In March 1925 Hilliard spent three days in a Cuban jail after he was arrested for kissing a Cuban woman in an automobile during a carnival parade. He jumped onto the running board of one of the parade's cars, in which rode two women and their two male escorts, who were lawyers. A news report said, "The actor waved his arms and carried on as the Ciuban boys do in their wooing of girls, while the mardi gras merrymaking is in progress."[3] After Americans intervened on Hilliard's behalf, President Zayas pardoned him.[3]
