Trivia

Was injured in an accident at Paramount Studios in February 1936 and never fully recovered. His suicide note stated that he was worried about his failing health, and possibly becoming an invalid. He did not want to become a burden to anyone, so he chose to take his own life.

Was a vinegar salesman.

Perhaps remembered as Jarvis Lorry in 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1935).

Performed on Broadway from 1899-1919.

Father of Claude Gillingwater Jr..

He was represented in the 1930s by the Hallam Cooley Agency and S. George Ullman.