Shelly Hull

A rising Broadway star's promising career and personal life unravel as the 1918 Influenza pandemic threatens everything he holds dear.

Born

June 17, 1884

Died

Jan 14, 1919

From

Louisville·New York City

Biography

Shelly Hull was an American stage actor who became well known for his roles on Broadway, where he was recognized as a suave and handsome leading man. He also appeared in two silent motion pictures, though his film career remained limited. His promising career was cut short when he died at the age of 34 during the 1918 Influenza pandemic.