Templar Saxe

Templar Saxe (born Templer William Edward Edevein; August 22, 1865 – April 17, 1935) was a British-born stage actor, opera singer and silent film actor. In films, he usually was a character actor as his singing voice could not be used in silent films. He was born in Redhill, Surrey, England and died in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1][2]

Templar Saxe
Saxe in rear with actresses (from left) Hattie Delaro, Anita Stewart, and Gladys Valerie in The Mind the Paint Girl (1919)
Born
Templer William Edward Edevein

August 22, 1865
Redhill, Surrey, England
DiedApril 17, 1935 (*some sources March 23, 1935)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Other namesTempler Saxe
Occupation(s)Actor, Opera Singer
Years active1888–1928

Life and career

Templar Saxe was the son of Lady de Capel Broke and Eaton Edeveain, a prominent London barrister and journalist. He originally planned to join the diplomatic service, but chose performing instead.[3]

Theatre

In 1901, he starred in Alfred E. Aarons' production of The Ladies' Paradise at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.[4] In 1905, he starred in the Broadway production of The Earl and the Girl at the Casino Theatre, and was praised by The New York Times for his singing.[5]

Film

In 1919, he starred in The Teeth of the Tiger.[6] In 1927, he starred in When a Man Loves.[7]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Silent Film Necrology 2nd Edition; c.2001 by Eugene Michael Vazzana
  2. Who Was Who on Screen by Evelyn Mack Truitt, 3rd Edition c.1983
  3. "Notes". The Los Angeles Times. 31 August 1902. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  4. "Extravaganza at Metropolitan". The Los Angeles Times. 28 July 1901. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  5. "A Rollicking Show Opens New Casino". The New York Times. 5 November 1905. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  6. "De Luxe". The Los Angeles Times. 30 November 1919. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  7. "Director Signs". The Los Angeles Times. 21 May 1926. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  8. "Tally's Broadway". The Los Angeles Times. 8 February 1920. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  9. "Miss Rambova's First". The Los Angeles Times. 8 May 1925. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  10. ""Dances" Has Big Cast". The Los Angeles Times. 30 October 1924. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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