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- Birth nameBertram Mortimer Lytell
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Bert Lytell was born on February 24, 1885 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Alias the Lone Wolf (1927), Obey the Law (1926) and A Message from Mars (1921). He was married to Grace Menken, Claire Windsor and Evelyn Vaughn. He died on September 28, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesGrace Menken(March 16, 1930 - September 28, 1954) (his death)Claire Windsor(May 14, 1925 - August 9, 1927) (divorced)Evelyn Vaughn(1911 - October 1924) (divorced)
- Served on a civilian committee during World War II and urged the USO to stage "Macbeth" at Fort Meade, Maryland. All were surprised when the soldiers requested "more of that Shakespeare stuff."
- The handsome, dashing matinee idol introduced two classic sleuths to the screen: The Lone Wolf and Boston Blackie.
- Was the radio host of "Stage Door Canteen" during World War II.
- Brother of actor Wilfred Lytell.
- Was leading man at San Francisco's Alcazar Theater, where he became a matinée idol. Regular members of that illustrious company included Marjorie Rambeau, Charlie Ruggles, Evelyn Vaughan, Edmund Lowe, James Gleason, and Walter Catlett.
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