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1894-08-01 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

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William Stanley Blystone (August 1, 1894 – July 16, 1956) was an American film actor who made more than 500 films appearances from 1924 to 1956. He was sometimes billed as William Blystone or William Stanley.

Early years

Blystone was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was a steel production engineer and worked in ore mines before he became an actor.

Career

Blystone is best known for his appearance in Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times, playing Paulette Goddard's father, and several short films starring The Three Stooges. Some of his more memorable roles were in the films Half Shot Shooters, False Alarms, Goofs and Saddles, Three Little Twirps and Slaphappy Sleuths. His final appearance with the trio was Of Cash and Hash in 1955. He also appeared in several Laurel and Hardy films.

Personal life and death

Blystone was married to Hollywood starlet Alma Tell. He was the brother of film director John G. Blystone.

Blystone was walking on a Hollywood sidewalk on July 16, 1956, when he collapsed, dying of a sudden heart attack. He was dressed as a cowboy for the Desilu The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp television series and was pronounced dead on arrival at Hollywood Receiving Hospital. He was buried at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.