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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. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. 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.

  3. Mar 5, 2024 · Published Mar 5, 2024. If you know the answer, cowboy hats off to you. Image by Zanda Rice. The Big Picture. Franklyn Farnum holds the record for appearing in over 1,100 films, including 8 Best...

  4. Personal Info. Known For Acting. Known Credits 289. Gender Male. Birthday June 5, 1878. Day of Death July 4, 1961 (83 years old) Place of Birth Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Also Known As. William Smith.

  5. In 1961, Franklyn Farnum died of cancer at the Motion Picture Country Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA. Read More ↓. Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography. Find bio, credits and filmography information for Franklin Farnum on AllMovie - A rugged and trustworthy Western hero from Boston, silent screen cowboy Franklyn Farnum's appeal…

  6. Trivia. Franklyn Farnum. Edit. He appeared in eight Best Picture Academy Award winners, more than anyone else: The Life of Emile Zola (1937), Going My Way (1944), The Lost Weekend (1945), Gentleman's Agreement (1947), All About Eve (1950), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), Around the World in 80 Days (1956) and The Apartment (1960).

  7. 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

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