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Raoul Walsh was listed as a film director, screenwriter and film actor. Raoul Walsh was born in Manhattan, New York, United States on March 11, 1887. Death is recorded on December 31, 1980, at the age of 93. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Raoul Walsh is, to me, a living thread through the entire history of American cinema. Born in 1887 Manhattan and a founding member of the Academy, he worked from the silent era well into the postwar years, famously continuing to direct after losing an eye. I love the rugged, muscular storytelling he was known for, the kind of lean, hard-edged filmmaking that influenced generations of directors. A career that long is essentially a chronicle of the medium itself. His star on the Walk of Fame feels less like an honor and more like a simple statement of fact about a true pioneer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raoul Walsh
- Name (Japanese)
- ラオール・ウォルシュ
- Reading
- らおーる・うぉるしゅ
- Born
- March 11, 1887 – December 31, 1980
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film actor / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raoul Walsh born?
Born March 11, 1887.
When did Raoul Walsh die?
Died December 31, 1980, aged 93.
Where was Raoul Walsh from?
Raoul Walsh was from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What did Raoul Walsh do?
Raoul Walsh worked as film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor, film producer.
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