William Courtright

Who was William Courtright?

William Courtright was an American film actor. He appeared in sixty-eight films between 1912 and 1930. He worked with D. W. Griffith and in his later career at the Hal Roach Studios, where he appeared in several early Laurel and Hardy comedies. His best-known role was Oliver Hardy's wealthy Uncle Bernal in That's My Wife. His last film, the Our Gang comedy Teacher's Pet, was also his first sound film. He was born in New Milford, Illinois, and died in Ione, California. His wife was actress Jennie Lee, with whom he appeared in Intolerance.