Wilmuth John Merkyl (June 2, 1885 – May 1, 1954) was an American stage and screen actor popular in early silent films. On stage he had also been a singer in light operettas. He was born in Iowa and died in California.[1][2]

Wilmuth Merkyl
from The Moving Picture World (1916)
Born
Wilmuth John Merkyl

(1885-06-02)June 2, 1885
Iowa, United States
DiedMay 1, 1954(1954-05-01) (aged 68)
Other namesJohn Merkyl
OccupationActor
Years active1913–1954

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Who Was Who on Screen by Evelyn Mack Truitt, 3rd Edit. p.502; c.1983
  2. ^ Silent Film Necrology 2nd Edit. by Eugene Michael Vazzana, c.2001 p.364
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