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Frank Bacon

American actor and playwright (1864-1922) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 58

Frank Bacon, was an American character actor and playwright who after years of relative obscurity achieved great success as he entered the twilight of his career.

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The 1918 play Lightnin', which Bacon co-wrote and starred in, set a Broadway record for the day of 1,291 performances and was still going strong on tour after more than 700 shows when Bacon was forced to bow out due to fatigue. His death from a heart attack followed a week later.

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United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1922 · aged 58

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