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Jan 01, 1872 Baltimore, Maryland, United States Died on 09 Jun 1948 (aged 76)
American film director, actor and screenwriter
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About James Young Director
- James Young (January 1, 1872 – June 9, 1948) was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era.
- Before films Young had a successful career as a stage actor appearing on Broadway and throughout the country, and was the author of a notable 1905 book on theatrical makeup.
- His first wife was librettist Rida Johnson Young who often composed with Victor Herbert.
- Turning to silent films he directed 93 films between 1912 and 1928.
- He also appeared as an actor in 62 films between 1909 and 1917. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in New York, New York.
- His second wife was film actress Clara Kimball Young, 18 years his junior, who kept his surname after they divorced.
