Sheldon Lewis

Sheldon Lewis (April 20, 1868 – May 7, 1958[citation needed ] ) was an American actor of the silent era best known for his antagonistic roles.[citation needed ] He appeared in more than 90 films from 1914 to 1936.

Lewis was married to actress Virginia Pearson, and they were divorced in 1928. An Associated Press news brief about the divorce said that Pearson accused Lewis of "jealousy, ill temper and abuse." However, Pearson's obituary in The New York Times wrote "throughout the remaining years of their lives, they remained constant companions." The obituary indicated that the divorce was obtained because in that era marriage diminished a female film star's box-office appeal.

Lewis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in San Gabriel, California. His interment was located at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park.[citation needed ]