Joe De Grasse

Joseph Louis De Grasse (May 4, 1873 - May 25, 1940) was a Canadian film director. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, he was the elder brother of actor Sam De Grasse.

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May 4 - 1873 - May 25 - 1940 - Canadian - Bathurst, New Brunswick - Sam De Grasse

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Joe De Grasse began his career as a journalist, but soon became enamored of the theater and took work as a stage actor. In 1910, he acted in his first motion picture and although he would appear as an actor in 13 films, and write 2 screenplays, his real interest was in directing.

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While working in Hollywood for Universal Pictures, Joe De Grasse met and married one of the few female directors working at the time, Ida May Park (1879-1954). In 1915 he became a founding member of the Motion Picture Directors Association, a forerunner to today's Directors Guild of America.

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Hollywood - Universal Pictures - Ida May Park - Motion Picture Directors Association - Directors Guild of America

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During his career he directed a total of 86 films.

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Joseph De Grasse died in Eagle Rock, California.

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See also: Other Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood

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