Joseph W. Girard

Joseph W. Girard (April 2, 1871 – August 21, 1949) was an American film actor.^[1] He appeared in more than 280 films between 1911 and 1944. He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

Born

Joseph W. Girard

(1871-04-02)April 2, 1871

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedAugust 21, 1949(1949-08-21) (aged 78)

Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, U.S.

OccupationActor

Yearsactive1911–1944

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Joseph W. Girard
Girard in Officer Thirteen (1932)
Born	Joseph W. Girard (1871-04-02)April 2, 1871 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 21, 1949(1949-08-21) (aged 78) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1911–1944

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Before he became an actor, Girard was a printer who worked for newspapers until he and a partner set up their own printing business in Philadelphia. Girard had an interest in the theater, however, and eventually sold his part of the printing company and focused on acting.^[2]

Girard's work on stage included a decade as a member of the Corse Payton Stock Company in New York City. His initial work in film was with the Edison Company, after which he made films for Universal.^[3]