House Peters

Robert House Peters, Sr. (March 12, 1880 – December 7, 1967) was a prominent silent film actor born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, who earned the nickname "The Star of a Thousand Emotions." He launched his film career with a standout role in the 1913 production of In the Bishop's Carriage alongside the famed Mary Pickford. By 1914, Peters had made a significant move to Los Angeles, becoming one of the early Hollywood stars to settle permanently in the area.

Despite his preference for playing antagonists, Peters, with his charming dimples and curly hair, was often cast as the romantic lead. His most notable performance came in 1915 with The Girl of the Golden West, where he portrayed a complex hero who captured audiences’ hearts. The early 1920s marked the pinnacle of his career, and in 1924, he signed a contract with Universal Studios for six films, aiming to rejuvenate his acting trajectory. Unfortunately, these films did not meet expectations, leading to his gradual shift to supporting roles.

After his final film, Rose Marie, in 1928, Peters stepped away from the screen, making a brief return in 1952 for a cameo in The Old West, which also starred his son, House Peters, Jr., who enjoyed a successful film career of his own.

Peters married actress Mae King in 1914, and together they had three children: Gregg, Patricia, and Robert, Jr. He passed away in the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California.