Franklyn Farnum (Franklyn Farnum)

Franklyn Farnum

Actor. He began his career on vaudeville stage and in silent movies, often appearing in Westerns. In sound movies, he played minor roles, often uncredited. Among others: “The Clock” (1917), “The Ghost Rider” (1935), “Stagecoach” (1939), “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947), “Johnny Belinda” (1948), “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “Guys and Dolls” (1955), “The Ten Commandments”(1956) and “Witness for the Prosecution” (1957). His real name was William Smith and was married briefly to actress Alma Rubens.  (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)  Family links:  Spouses:  Edith G Farnum (1899 – 1959)*  Alma Rubens (1897 – 1931)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • June, 05, 1878
  • USA

Died

  • July, 07, 1961
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park
  • California
  • USA

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