Sheldon Lewis
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Sheldon Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Wid's Year Book, 1921 | |
| Born | April 20, 1868 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | May 7, 1958 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914–1936 |
| Spouse | |
Sheldon Lewis (April 20, 1868 – May 7, 1958) was an American actor of the silent era best known for his antagonistic roles.[1] He appeared in more than 90 films from 1914 to 1936.
Sheldon Lewis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married actress Virginia Pearson on April 24, 1911.[2] They were divorced in 1928. An Associated Press news brief about the divorce said that Pearson accused Lewis of "jealousy, ill temper and abuse."[3] However, Pearson's obituary in The New York Times wrote "throughout the remaining years of their lives, they remained constant companions."[4] The obituary indicated that the divorce was obtained because in that era marriage diminished a female film star's box-office appeal.[4]
He starred in the 1907 Broadway production of The Primrose Path.[5]
Lewis died in Los Angeles on May 7th, 1958.[6][7] His interment was at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park.[6]
