He eventually moved on to becoming an actor in many silent films. Variety called his performance in The Idler (1915) "very good, indeed"."Film Reviews: The Idler." Variety. Vol. 37, Iss. 5,  (Jan 1, 1915): 29. Via Proquest. He was known for his role in The Auction Block (1917)."Obituary." The Billboard. Vol. 29, Iss. 26,  (Jun 30, 1917): 88-89. Via Proquest.
