Anders Van Haden

Anders Van Haden was well-known for his roles in many German versions of Hollywood films in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In Anders Van Haden, author Terris. C. Howard, Van Hadens grandson, shares a pictorial biographical history of this bit character actor in Hollywood who started his acting career on stage and silent films in New York state.

Born William A. Howard in 1876, Van Haden immigrated to the United States around 1898. This memoir presents a chronological look at the known facts of his stage and silent film career. Based on detailed research, Anders Van Haden includes a host of photographs as well as programs, reviews, movie stills, and candid cast poses accompanied by pertinent facts and history.

This historical look at one actors life offers insight into not only Van Hadens career, but the world of the silent film industry.