Tall, balding character actor in US films from 1921 until the year he died, usually portraying obstinate or irascible types.

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.Performed on Broadway from 1899-1919.Father of Claude Gillingwater Jr. .