William Gaxton
William Gaxton | |
|---|---|
from the trailer for Best Foot Forward (1943) | |
| Shepherd of The Lambs | |
| In office 1936-1939 – 1953-54, 1956-61 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Crumit |
| Succeeded by | Fred Waring |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Anthony Gaxiola December 2, 1893 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1963 (aged 69) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Queens, NY |
| Spouse |
Madeline Seitz (m. 1919) |
| Relatives | Leo Carrillo (cousin) |
| Education | Santa Clara College University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Known for | Broadway |
William Gaxton (né Arthur Anthony Gaxiola; December 2, 1893 – February 2, 1963) was an American actor of vaudeville, film, and theatre. For many years Gaxton was president of The Lambs Club, a theatrical organization in New York City. He and Victor Moore became a popular theatre duo in the 1930s and 1940s; they also appeared in a film together.