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Frank McGlynn Sr.

American actor (1866-1951) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 84

Frank McGlynn Sr. was an American stage and screen actor who, in a career that spanned more than half a century, is best known for his convincing impersonations and performances as Abraham Lincoln in both plays and films.

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1951Died18 May 19511947Trail StreetFilm, Tim McKeon (uncredited)1944Delinquent DaughtersFilm, Judge Craig1942In Old CaliforniaFilm, Undetermined Minor Role1940Boom TownFilm, Deacon1939Love AffairFilm, Orphanage Superintendent (uncredited)1938Strange GloryFilm, Abraham Lincoln1937Broadway Melody of 1938Film, Boarding House Resident (uncredited)1935Captain BloodFilm, Reverend Ogle1934Little Miss MarkerFilm, Doc Chesley1933Frisco JennyFilm, Good Book Charlie (uncredited)1932The Wet ParadeFilm, Food Control Speaker (uncredited)1930Good NewsFilm, Professor Kenyon1919The ABC of LoveFilm, The Innkeeper1917The Poor Little Rich GirlFilm, The Plumber1866Born26 October 1866
  • Captain Blood 1935
  • Sergeant York 1941
  • Boom Town 1940
  • Love Affair 1939
  • The Prisoner of Shark Island 1936

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Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1951 · aged 84

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