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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]
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.
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.
Mar 5, 2024 · Franklyn Farnum holds the record for appearing in over 1,100 films, including 8 Best Picture Oscar winners, all uncredited but significant.
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.
A Stranger from Somewhere is a 1916 silent film directed by William Worthington. Universal's Bluebird Photoplays division produced and distributed the film. The movie featured Franklyn Farnum (playing a dual role), Agnes Vernon, Barney Furey, and Claire McDowell.
Death certificate: Franklyn Farnum, AKA William Franklyn Smith, was born June 5, 1878 in Massachusetts; parents are unknown; he was widowed; occupation was "Actor - Free Lance and TV"; and his residence was 10209 Quill Avenue, Los Angeles.
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.
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Actor Franklyn Farnum, born on Jun 5, 1878 and died on Jul 4, 1961 starred in Pillow Talk, The Cowboy and the Lady (1938), East of Eden, Meet John Doe, All About Eve, Gentleman's Agreement, Going My Way, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Life of Emile Zola, The Lost Weekend.
