Louis R. Wolheim (March 28, 1880 – February 18, 1931) was an American
actor, of both stage and screen, whose rough physical appearance relegated him to roles mostly of thugs or villains in the movies, but whose talent allowed him to flourish on stage. His career was mostly contained during the
silent era of the film industry, due to his untimely death at the age of 50 in 1931.