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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. Farnum transitioned from leading roles to...
Sep 30, 2013 · Born: 5 June 1878, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Died: 4 July 1961, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Franklyn Farnum was a silent film star for a while in the mide 1920s. When sound came he made a nice career out of small character roles and bit parts. What Becomes of the Children? (1936) as Shelby.
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.
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.
