Search results
William Farnum (July 4, 1876 – June 5, 1953) was an American actor. He was a star of American silent cinema, and he became one of the highest-paid actors during this time. Biography. Farnum was born on July 4, 1876, in Boston, Massachusetts, but he grew up in Bucksport, Maine. [1] One of three brothers, Farnum grew up in a family of actors.
William Farnum. Actor: The Man Hunter. William Farnum was born the son of G.D. Farnum and Adela Le Gros, actors who trained their William and his two brothers, Dustin Farnum and Marshall Farnum, in their profession.
William Farnum. Actor: The Man Hunter. William Farnum was born the son of G.D. Farnum and Adela Le Gros, actors who trained their William and his two brothers, Dustin Farnum and Marshall Farnum, in their profession.
William Farnum (July 4, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts – June 5, 1953 in Hollywood, California) was a major movie actor. One of three brothers, Farnum grew up in a family of actors. He made his acting debut at the age of ten in Richmond, Virginia in a production of Julius Caesar, with Edwin Booth playing the title character.
William Farnum was a major movie actor. One of three brothers, Farnum grew up in a family of actors. He made his acting debut at the age of ten in Richmond, Virginia in a production of Julius Caesar, with Edwin Booth playing the title character.
Died June 5, 1953 of uremia in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Calif. W illiam Farnum was once known as the silent films' highest-paid star. His way of life in the years of his Hollywood fame...
After enjoying a highly successful career as a major stage and silent-film star in the first quarter of the twentieth century, William Farnum faded into comparative obscurity during the talkie era; however, his name still retained enough marquee….
William Farnum remained a busy character actor up until his death in 1952, often playing minor roles in remakes of his silent triumphs--including the 1942 remake of The Spoilers. Read More ↓. Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography.
William Farnum. Highest Rated: 100% Captain Kidd (1945) Lowest Rated: 40% The Mummy's Curse (1944) Birthday: Jul 4, 1876. Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
We have a full Biography, Photos, Theatre Credits, TV and Movies, Videos and more! Check out William Farnum's bio now including film and tv, as well as on stage.
