- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Melbourne McDowell
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Melbourne MacDowell was born on November 22, 1856 in South River, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Feel My Pulse (1928), Speed Mad (1925) and Savages of the Sea (1925). He was married to Mrs. Caroline Wells Neff, Wilhelmina Marie Strauss, Fanny Davenport (d. 1898) (first), Virginia Drew Trescott and Nellie Irving. He died on February 18, 1941 in Oakland, California, USA.
- SpousesMrs. Caroline Wells Neff(September 28, 1917 - ?)Wilhelmina Marie Strauss(June 15, 1900 - ?)Fanny Davenport (d. 1898) (first)(May 18, 1889 - ?)Virginia Drew Trescott(? - 1911) (her death)Nellie Irving
- He was in the Merchant Marine before he ventured into show business. He had became a ship's mate while still in his teens.
- He started out as a ticket seller and assistant doorman for a Montreal theater who was occasionally called upon to play small parts.
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