American actor, director, and screenwriter (1881-1934).
Born November 26th, 1881 in Sint-Oedenrode. [ref]
Died October 29th, 1934 at 52 years old in Hollywood (exsanguination). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche