William Berke

American film director, producer, and screenwriter who helmed nearly 90 films throughout a prolific Hollywood career spanning the 1930s through the 1950s.

William Berke - Personal Information

  • Name: William Berke
  • Date of Birth: October 3, 1903
  • Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
  • Date of Death: February 15, 1958
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Producer, Writer, Story, Associate Producer

Biography

William A. Berke (3 October 1903 – 15 February 1958) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed nearly 90 films between 1934 and 1958. He also produced nearly 80 films between 1933 and 1958.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

A selection of notable screen appearances associated with William Berke's early career.

  • The Hellion (1924) as The Father (as William Lester)
  • The Back Trail (1924) as Jim Lawton
  • Slow as Lightning (1923) as Mortimer Fenton
  • Wolf Tracks (1923) as Laroque
  • The Forbidden Trail (1923) as Rufe Trent
  • The Firebrand (1922) as Sheriff Harding
  • The Crow's Nest (1922) as Pecos
  • The Marshal of Moneymint (1922) as Slick Boyle
  • Barb Wire (1922) as Bart Moseby
  • The Double O (1921) as Mat Haley

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