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  1. Franklyn Farnum (born William Smith; June 5, 1878 – July 4, 1961) was an American character actor and Hollywood extra who appeared in at least 1,100 films. He was also cast in more films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture than any other performer in American film industry. [2]

  2. Franklyn Farnum. Actor: Sunset Boulevard. Boston-born Franklyn Farnum was on the vaudeville stage at the age of 12 and was featured in a number of theatre and musical productions by the time he entered silent films near the age of 40.

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    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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    • Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
  3. Mar 5, 2024 · Franklyn Farnum was a versatile actor who appeared in over 1,100 films, including eight Best Picture Oscar winners, all uncredited. Learn about his career, from silent films to talkies, and his achievements in the Hollywood extras guild.

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  4. Boston-born Franklyn Farnum was on the vaudeville stage at the age of 12 and was featured in a number of theatre and musical productions by the time he entered silent films near the age of 40. He appeared to be at his most comfortable in the saddle, his career dominated mostly by westerns.

    • June 5, 1878
    • July 4, 1961
  5. Franklyn Farnum, Actor, Dies; Performer in 1,100 Films Was 83. Share full article. Special to The New York Times. July 6, 1961; Credit... The New York Times Archives.

  6. Leading man in silent films until mid to late 1920s when Farnum transitioned to a character actor. Then later in life he remained in the film business as a paid extra in many films and TV shows.

  7. Biography. An American actor, he was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 5, 1878. Franklin was married three times and had two children. He began his career on the vaudeville stage at the age of 12, then worked in silent films since 1916. After the advent of sound, he appeared in many ...Read more. Nationality: US. Date of Birth: 5 June 1878.

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