Joseph W. Girard (April 2, 1871 – August 21, 1949) was an American film actor.

[1] He appeared in more than 280 films between 1911 and 1944.

He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

Before he became an actor, Girard was a printer who worked for newspapers until he and a partner set up their own printing business in Philadelphia.

Girard had an interest in the theater, however, and eventually sold his part of the printing company and focused on acting.