Henry Otto

Henry Otto (August 8, 1877 – August 3, 1952) was an American silent film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

Not to be confused with Henry Otho.

Henry Otto
Born(1877-08-08)August 8, 1877
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
DiedAugust 3, 1952(1952-08-03) (aged 74)
Los Angeles
Other namesHenry W. Otto
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Years active1911–1942

Otto contributed to over 150 films throughout his career, working as an actor and a director throughout. He directed many films in 1914, in films such as When a Woman Waits, In Tune, The Archeologist, and The Redemption of a Pal working with actors such as Edward Coxen, Charlotte Burton and George Field. He retired from film in 1942.

Otto was found dead on August 4, 1952, in Los Angeles.[1]

Selected filmography

Actor
  • Harbor Island (1912, Short) - General Arieno - Owner of Harbor Island
  • The Lipton Cup: Introducing Sir Thomas Lipton (1913)
  • Margarita and the Mission Funds (1913, Short) - Padre Sandez of the Mission
  • Through the Centuries (1914, Short) - Amos Willing
  • Elizabeth's Prayer (1914) - Richard Lee, A Sporty Acquaintance
  • The Zaca Lake Mystery (1915, Short) - The Hunter
  • Half a Rogue (1916) - Ex-Senator Henderson
  • Mister 44 (1916) - Dick Westfall
  • Lorelei of the Sea (1917) - John Grey
  • The Outlaw Express (1926) - John Mills
  • The Iron Mask (1929) - The King's Valet
  • The Quitter (1929) - Dr. Abott
  • One Hysterical Night (1929) - Dr. Hayden
  • Sea Devils (1931) - Governor
  • Svengali (1931) - Man with Opera Glasses (uncredited)
  • Beware of Ladies (1936) - Plainclothesman (uncredited)
  • The 13th Man (1937) - One Punch (uncredited)
  • Here's Flash Casey (1938) - Dock Warden (uncredited)
  • Silver Queen (1942) - Fight Spectator (uncredited)
  • Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) - Minor Role (uncredited) (final film role)

Director

Writer
  • Memories of the Past (1911)
  • Oh, Such a Night! (1912)
  • All on Account of a Transfer (1913)
  • Lola (Scenario, 1914)
  • The Phantom Fortune (Scenario, 1915)
  • Half a Rogue (Scenario, 1916)
  • The River of Romance (Scenario, 1916)
  • Big Tremaine (1916)
  • A Slave of Vanity (Scenario, 1920)
  • The Temple of Venus (Story, 1923)

References
  1. "Henry Otto". The New York Times. August 5, 1952. p. 19. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
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