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Leading actor of late silent and early sound films. He had extensive prior stage experience with various stock companies and in vaudeville. Ames became an alcoholic after a string of unsuccessful marriages and romances (with, among others, actresses Frances Goodrich, Vivienne Segal and Ina Claire) and died from delirium tremens at the age of 42.

Was in a relationship with Ina Claire at the time of his death.

Interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut.

Screen and stage actor, who entered films in 1925.

Ames's first big acting break came when a friend brought him to the attention of the actor Henry Miller, which led to a role in Miller's production of The Great Divide. Ames spent fourteen seasons in stock with various stock companies before making his first appearance on Broadway in 1916.

Father: Louis M. Ames.