Sam De Grasse

Sam De Grasse

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1875 · Died: Nov 29, 1953

Known For

IntoleranceIntolerance
The Birth of a NationThe Birth of a Nation
The Man Who LaughsThe Man Who Laughs
Robin HoodRobin Hood

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1875 Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada
Spouse

  • Ada Fuller

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )

  • Annie McDonnell

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Joseph De Grasse (Sibling)
  • Robert De Grasse (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Sam De Grasse, a talented actor hailing from Canada, embarked on a cinematic journey in 1912, establishing himself as a master of portraying thoroughly despicable, odious, and slimy antagonists. His exceptional villainous performances so impressed the legendary Douglas Fairbanks that the renowned actor cast De Grasse in several of his most iconic productions.

Career

1930
Captain of the Guard
Captain of the Guard as Bazin
1929
The Last Performance
The Last Performance as District Attorney
1928
The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs as King James II
The Racket
The Racket as District Attorney Welch
Our Dancing Daughters
Our Dancing Daughters as Freddie's Father
1927
Captain Salvation
Captain Salvation as Peter Campbell
When a Man Loves
When a Man Loves as Comte Guillot de Morfontaine
The Fighting Eagle
The Fighting Eagle as Talleyrand
The King of Kings
The King of Kings as Pharisee
1926
The Black Pirate
The Black Pirate as Pirate Lieutenant
1922
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Prince John
1919
Heart o' the Hills
Heart o' the Hills as Steve Honeycutt
Blind Husbands
Blind Husbands as Dr. Armstrong
1916
Intolerance
Intolerance as Arthur Jenkins (Modern Story)
1915
Martyrs of the Alamo
Martyrs of the Alamo as Silent Smith
The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation as Senator Charles Sumner (uncredited)