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William Farnum

American actor (1876-1953) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 76

William Farnum was an American actor. He was a star of American silent cinema, and he became one of the highest-paid actors during this time.

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1953Died5 June 19531952Jack and the BeanstalkFilm, The King1950Trail of Robin HoodFilm, Bill Franum1949Bride of VengeanceFilm, Conti Peruzzi1946My Dog ShepFilm, Carter J. Latham Jr.1945Captain KiddFilm, Capt. Rawson1942American EmpireFilm, Louisiana Judge1940Convicted WomanFilm, Commissioner McNeill1938If I Were KingFilm, General Barbezier1936Sharad of AtlantisFilm, Sharad1934CleopatraFilm, Lepidus1933SupernaturalFilm, Nicky Hammond1931A Connecticut YankeeFilm, King Arthur / Inventor1930Du Barry, Woman of PassionFilm, Louis XV1914The Sign of the CrossFilm, Marcus Superbus1876Born4 July 1876
  • A Woman's Face 1941
  • Samson and Delilah 1949
  • The Spoilers 1942
  • Cleopatra 1934
  • Jack and the Beanstalk 1952

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Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

123 credits on file

Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1953 · aged 76

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