William Nigh
Directing
13
Acting Credits
112
Directed
Biography
William Nigh (October 12, 1881 – November 27, 1955) was an American film director, writer, and actor. His film work sometimes lists him as either "Will Nigh" or "William Nye". He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin. His film career began with acting in 17 films in 1913 and 1914; he also directed one of these, Salomy Jane. He acted in 8 more films in the 1910s and two more in the 1920s, but directed a total of 119 films, the last in 1948. His film-writing credits numbered 18, mostly concentrated earl...
Known For
Filmography
The Soul of Man
1921
as David Fortune
Democracy: The Vision Restored
1920
as David Fortune
Beware!
1919
as German Officer
The Rainbow Trail
1918
as Shad
My Four Years in Germany
1918
as Socialist
The Blue Streak
1917
as The Blue Streak
Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph
1916
as Buttsy Gallagher
Her Debt of Honor
1916
as Olin Varcoe
Life's Shadows
1916
as Martin Bradley
A Royal Family
1915
as Minister of Police
The Star Boarder
1914
as Boarder (uncredited)
Salomy Jane
1914
as Rufe Waters
The Waiters' Picnic
1913
as The Head Waiter