Researching William Stowell
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 697 people with the Stowell surname? In that year Stowell was ranked number 2883 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
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| Did you know that there are currently 924 people with the Stowell surname in the UK? Stowell is now ranked number 3174 for popularity in the UK. |
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William Stowell
William Stowell (March 13, 1885 – November 24, 1919) was an American silent film actor. A handsome actor with matinee idol good looks, Stowell was signed into film in 1909 with IMP (forerunner of Universal Studios), and debuted by starring in the popular hit The Cowboy Millionaire (1909), also starring Tom Mix. Between 1909 and 1919 Stowell starred in 119 silent films, often playing in over 10 films a year. In 1915 he starred in The Great Question alongside actors such as Harold Lockwood with American Studios. In 1916 he starred in The Love Hermit portraying Jack Hillman, and began appearing in a series of Universal features that paired him with Lon Chaney and Dorothy Phillips. Stowell's early death brought the series of adventures to a close.
In 1918 he co-starred with Dorothy Phillips and Erich Von Stroheim in The Heart of Humanity.
In 1919 Universal sent Stowell to the Belgian Congo to scout for filming locations. While en route to Elizabethville Stowell was riding in the caboose car of his train. An out-of-control locomotive engine from another train slammed into Stowell's car, killing him instantly.
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