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.
William Farnum (1876-1953) was a versatile and popular actor who appeared in stage, film and television. He starred in "Ben Hur", "A Connecticut Yankee" and "The Count of Monte Cristo", among others, and was a technical advisor for "The Spoilers".
- January 1, 1
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
- July 4, 1876
- June 5, 1953
William Farnum was a major movie actor who starred in silent films such as Ben-Hur, The Spoilers and The Mummy's Curse. He was the brother of Dustin Farnum and had a "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
William Farnum stars as Sydney Carton, an alcoholic lawyer who sacrifices his life for his love in this silent adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel. The film features impressive double exposure effects and historical accuracy in the French Revolution setting.
- (161)
- Drama, History, Romance
- Frank Lloyd
- 1917-03-11
Find the location of William Farnum's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
People also ask
Who was William Farnum?
What happened to William Farnum?
Who is Dr Farnum?
What is Farnum?
William Farnum. Actor. He was an American stage and film actor who had a long career spanning from 1914 to 1952. For ten years, he was a star of the American silent cinema, becoming one of the highest-paid actors of the era.
