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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. He appeared to be at his most comfortable in the saddle, his career dominated mostly by westerns.

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    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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  3. Franklyn Farnum. Actor: Sunset Blvd.. 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. Some of his more famous films include the serial Vanishing Trails ...

    • June 5, 1878
    • July 4, 1961
  4. 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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  5. Franklyn Farnum was a silent film star who later became a character actor and an extra in many films and TV shows. He appeared in classics such as Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, and White Christmas.

  6. 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.

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  8. A clipping from The Los Angeles Times in 1961 announcing the death of actor Franklyn Farnum, who appeared in over 1,100 films and was a former president of the Screen Extras Guild. Learn more about his career, roles and family from this online archive of newspapers.

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