John West Sinclair

John West Sinclair (January 6, 1900 – February 13, 1945) was an American actor who worked primarily in silent films.

Early life and career

Tennessee-born comedian Sinclair, was a favorite stunt double for such 1920s action heroes as Ken Maynard, Billy Sullivan and Reed Howes. Later he wrote gags for W.C. Fields' comedies It's a Gift and Man on the Flying Trapeze, and had uncredited walk-on roles in several sound-era films.

Sinclair's residence was at 8229 Blackburn Avenue, Los Angeles, California. He was married to actress Thelma Hill.

Death

Sinclair died on February 13, 1945 of cirrhosis of the liver, at the age of 45. He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, in North Hollywood in a grave marked only by a brass plate with nothing engraved upon it.

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