Biography

William V. Ranous(1857-1915)

Actor
Director
Producer

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William V. Ranous

William V. Ranous was born on 12 March 1857 in New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Treasure Island (1913), Othello (1908) and Julius Caesar (1908). He was married to Doris Thompson. He died on 1 April 1915 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

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Known for

Treasure Island

Short

Long John Silver

1913

4.0

Short

Othello

1908

William V. Ranous and Earle Williams in Julius Caesar (1908)

5.5

Short

Gaius Cassius

1908

King Lear (1909)

5.3

Short

King Lear

1909

Credits

Actor

Little Partner
Short
- Frank Monroe
- 1916
An Intercepted Vengeance
Short
- Willard - Bess' Father
- 1915
The Chalice of Courage
- Jude Kirby
- 1915
Love Will Out
Short
- 1914
The Little Angel of Canyon Creek
- 'Four Eyes' - The Sheriff
- 1914
The Upper Hand
Short
- Hungarian Joe
- 1914
David Garrick
Short
- Brown
- 1914
The Locked House
Short
- 1914
Bread Upon the Waters
Short
- J. Gage Russell
- 1914
Maria's Sacrifice
Short
- 1914
The Perplexed Bridegroom
Short
- Markins - Jack's Chum
- 1914
Treasure Island
Short
- Long John Silver
- 1913
Cupid Versus Women's Rights
Short
- 1913
The Lonely Princess
4.5
Short
- Prince Raffaello
- 1913
A Maid of Mandalay
Short
- Gunga Din, Father of Ma May
- 1913

Director

The New Private Secretary
Short
- Director
- 1913
Treasure Island
Short
- Director
- 1913
Jack's Chrysanthemum
Short
- Director
- 1913
The Wrath of Osaka
Short
- Director
- 1913
The Mystery of the Stolen Jewels
Short
- Director
- 1913
Mr. Mintern's Misadventures
Short
- Director
- 1913
The Mystery of the Stolen Child
Short
- Director (as W.V. Ranous)
- 1913
Alixe; or, the Test of Friendship
Short
- Director
- 1913
Getting Up a Practice
Short
- Director (as W.V. Ranous)
- 1913
The Way Out
Short
- Director
- 1913
The One Good Turn
6.2
Short
- Director
- 1913
The Skull
7.2
Short
- Director
- 1913
Poet and Peasant
Short
- Director
- 1912
The Signal Fire
5.1
Short
- Director
- 1912
The Hindoo's Curse
Short
- Director
- 1912

Producer

Personal details

Alternative names
- W.K. Ranous
Born
- March 12, 1857
- New York, USA
Died
- April 1, 1915
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Spouse
- Doris ThompsonMay 26, 1881 - April 1, 1915 (his death, 1 child)
Publicity listings
- 4 Articles

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