Career
Malcolm Waite appeared in 31 films between 1924 and 1942, most notably as the oily "Ladie"s man" Jack in Charlie Chaplin"s film classic The Gold Rush. Waite was primarily a dramatic actor, who made only occasional forays into comedy. He was also an amateur heavyweight boxer.
Waite had some good supporting roles in the silent era, but with the begin of sound films his roles got smaller and he was often uncredited.
The actor made his last film in 1942.
