Orville Caldwell
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February 8, 1896
Orville Caldwell | |
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.jpg) Caldwell in 1922 | |
| Born | Orville Robert Caldwell February 8, 1896 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1967 (aged 71) Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1923–1938, 1942-1951 |
| Spouse | Audrey Anderson (m. 1917-1967) |
Orville Caldwell (February 8, 1896–September 24, 1967)[citation needed] was an American actor of the stage and screen and a politician later in life.
Caldwell appeared in 21 films between 1923 and 1938, but was inactive for 7 years starting in 1928 during the transition from silent film to sound film.[citation needed] He is best known for his role as Tony in The Patsy (1928) costarring with Marion Davies.[1] Most of his starring roles are lost today, and most of his talking roles were uncredited.[citation needed]
Following his departure from film, Caldwell transitioned to politics, serving from 1942 to 1951 as the first deputy mayor of Los Angeles.[2]
Politics
Caldwell served as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles from 1942 to 1951.[citation needed]
In response to an influx of migration of African Americans to Los Angeles during the Second World War, Caldwell proposed a ban on African American immigration into California.[3]
