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Elisha Helm Calvert (born William Helm; June 27, 1863 – October 5, 1941) was an American film actor and director. He appeared in more than 170 films, as well as directing a further 60 titles.

E. H. Calvert
Calvert in 1916
Born	William Helm (1863-06-27)June 27, 1863 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Died	October 5, 1941(1941-10-05) (aged 78) Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, film director
Years active	1912–1939

Biography

He was born William Helm in Madison, Wisconsin,[1] (or in Alexandria, Virginia), and died in Hollywood, California. He was a Spanish–American War veteran who served in Cuba. He was a member of the Adventurers Club of New York.[2]

Calvert was raised in Madison and graduated from Central High School. He acted for a summer at the Fuller Opera House.[1] After a military career from which he retired as a captain, he acted in stock theater,[3] including working in Arizona, where he acted with Theodore Roberts.[1] He also performed in vaudeville.[3] For 18 years, he was a director, beginning with the Essanay Company.[1] He also acted in films for Essanay.[3]

Calvert had a son, also named William Helm.[4]

Selected filmography

References

External links

• E. H. Calvert at IMDb

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E. H. Calvert (27 de junio de 1863 – 5 de octubre de 1941) fue un actor y director cinematográfico de nacionalidad estadounidense, activo en la época del cine mudo.

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