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John Steppling
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John Steppling (8 August 1870 in Essen, Germany – 5 April 1932 in Hollywood, California) was a German-American silent film actor. He moved to America at a young age and entered film in 1912 aged 42. He starred in a total of 230 films between then and 1928, beginning with one of the first feature films ever made, Tess of the d'Urbervilles. He is also credited with directing 7 films. He is the grandfather of playwright John Steppling.
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93 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.
Their Hour
Their Hour
Peggy's Father
Broken Lullaby
Cast
The Resolve
The Resolve
Simpson
The Problem
The Problem
Grandfather
The Gay Old Bird
Uncle
Caprice
Secondary Role (uncredited)
The Decision
The Decision
Judge Clarke
Madame Peacock
Rudolph Cleeberg
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
Chairman of delegation
Wedding Bills
District Attorney
Live Sparks
Jacob Abbott
The Alarm of Angelone
Judge Walsh
The Man Next Door
David Wisner
His Obligation
His Obligation
Frank Lehner - Mary's Father
Billions
Isaac Colben
Billy McGrath on Broadway
Billy McGrath
Her Father Said No
John Hamilton
One Summer's Sequel
One Summer's Sequel
Reverend David Barton
His Brother's Debt
Mr. Myers
Fools in the Dark
Julius Schwartz
The High Cost of Flirting
The High Cost of Flirting
Mr. Dunne - Ethel's Father
In the Bishop's Carriage
Mr. Ramsey
Mixed Wires
Mixed Wires
Policeman
The Reckless Age
Spencer Meyrick
Eve's Lover
Burton Gregg
The Zaca Lake Mystery
The Zaca Lake Mystery
John - the Miner
The Inferior Sex
George Mott / Smith
A Lady's Name
Bird
The Derelict
The Derelict
P.G. Wilke, Esq.
Miss Jackie of the Navy
Undetermined role
What a Wife Learned
Maxfield
Johanna Enlists
Maj. Wappington
Wife Wanted
Wife Wanted
J.D.P. Moore
Garments of Truth
Deacon Ballantine
Glass Houses
The Lawyer
By Whose Hand?
Claridge
A Man's Man
Neddy Jerome
Luck in Pawn
Abraham Armsberg
Good Night, Paul
Batiste Boudeaux
Going Up
William Douglas
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