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Frank McGlynn Sr. (October 26, 1866 – May 18, 1951) 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.
Frank McGlynn Sr. was born on 26 October 1866 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Captain Blood (1935), Little Miss Marker (1934) and The Plainsman (1936). He was married to Rose O'Byrne. He died on 18 May 1951 in Newburgh, New York, USA.
In a lengthy stage and cinema career, he is best remembered - and typecast - for his portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln. At around 6 feet 4 inches tall, McGlynn, Sr.'s run as Lincoln began circa 1919 in New York City in John Drinkwater's play "Abraham Lincoln".
Gaunt-looking American character actor Frank McGlynn Sr. is best remembered for his many portrayals in 1930s and 1940s historical films of US President Abraham Lincoln. McGlynn began performing on stage in 1896.
Jul 9, 2015 · Frank McGlynn Sr. in his most famous role. McGlynn (1966-1951) is pictured above in a portrait from the February 1920 issue of Theatre Magazine, when he played Lincoln in John Drinkwater's play Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln in the White House: Directed by William C. McGann. With Frank McGlynn Sr., Dickie Moore, John Harron, Raymond Brown. This short chronicles Abraham Lincoln's presidency from his inauguration through delivery of the Gettysburg Address.
Tall, commanding actor Frank McGlynn Sr. made his 1896 stage debut in The Gold Bug. Eleven years later, McGlynn entered films as a member of the Edison Company. His professional future was secured when, in 1919, he starred on Broadway in John Drinkwater's play Abraham Lincoln.
The Giants-White Sox Tour: Directed by Frank McGlynn Sr.. With Khedive Abbas II, Hal Chase, Charles A. Comiskey, Tom Daly. Frank McGlynn, Sr. plays a rabid fan who, upon learning that the Giants and White Sox are going to tour the world, decides to join them.
Frank McGlynn was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. McGlynn began his acting career with roles in such films as "Gloria's Romance" (1916), the comedic drama "The Poor Little Rich Girl" (1917) with Mary Pickford and "America" (1924) with Neil Hamilton.
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