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- Birth nameWilliam A. Quirk
- Billy Quirk was born on March 27, 1873 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Algie, the Miner (1912), The Man Worthwhile (1921) and Salomy Jane (1923). He was married to Patsy Jane Holcomb. He died on April 20, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousePatsy Jane Holcomb(January 26, 1903 - April 20, 1926) (his death)
- Early silent screen comedian with stage experience, whose heyday was between 1908 and 1919. Started at Biograph in 1908, occasionally under the direction of D.W. Griffith. With Solax and Gem, 1912-1914, then at Vitagraph. Couldn't cope with the pressure of making full-length features and consequently suffered a nervous breakdown, followed by attempted suicide, in 1920. His health continued to decline and he died six years later.
- Off screen pseudonym: James Wilson
- Second cousin once removed of Ron Randell.
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