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Warren William (born Warren William Krech; December 2, 1894 – September 24, 1948) was a Broadway and Hollywood actor, immensely popular during the early 1930s; he was later nicknamed the "King of Pre-Code". He was the first actor to play Perry Mason.
Warren William was a leading man of pre-Code talkies, starring in films like The Mouthpiece, The Match King, and The Maltese Falcon. He also played Philo Vance, Perry Mason, and The Lone Wolf in various adaptations.
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- Aitkin, Minnesota, USA
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- Hollywood, California, USA
Apr 1, 2015 · Warren was the middle child and only son of Freeman E. Krech and his wife, the former Frances Potter. He was named after his maternal grandfather, Warren William Potter, a somewhat celebrated Civil War Colonel.
Broadway and Hollywood actor who reached his peak in films in the 1930's pre-Production Code movies. Known as the 'Pre-Code King'
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Learn about Warren William, the actor who embodied the charm and sleaze of pre-Code Hollywood. See his filmography, biography, and links to his sites and books.
Warren William was an American actor who starred in many pre-Code films in the 1930s. He played amoral characters such as lawyers, businessmen, and spies, and was nicknamed the "King of Pre-Code".
Learn about Warren William, a Broadway and Hollywood actor who starred in films such as The Maltese Falcon, Imitation of Life, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Find out his birth name, career highlights, marriage, and cause of death.
