William Nigh
1881–1955 (age 74)
Film Director
Biography
William Nigh, born in 1881, helped shape early Hollywood as a flexible director who moved comfortably between comedies, dramas, and mysteries, guiding actors with calm authority and a steady eye for narrative rhythm.
He kept film crews focused on the shared goal of entertaining audiences, and the legacy of his many credits now rests peacefully at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.