Father of Claude Gillingwater Jr..
Performed on Broadway from 1899-1919.
Perhaps remembered as Jarvis Lorry in 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1935).
Was injured in an accident at Paramount Studios in February 1936 and never fully recovered. His suicide note stated that he was worried about his failing health, and possibly becoming an invalid. He did not want to become a burden to anyone, so he chose to take his own life.