Franklin Bryant Washburn III[1](April 28, 1889 – April 30, 1963) was an American actor who appeared in more than 370 films between 1911 and 1947. Washburn's parents were Franklin Bryant Washburn II and Metha Catherine Johnson Washburn. He attendedLake View High Schoolin Chicago.[1]

Bryant Washburn
Washburn,c. 1915
Born
Franklin Bryant Washburn III

(1889-04-28)April 28, 1889
DiedApril 30, 1963(1963-04-30)(aged 74)
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1947

Washburn's early acting experience came instock theater.He debuted in film in 1911 withEssanay Studios.[2]He quickly became a comedy star after appearing in films such asSkinner's BabyandSkinner's Dress Suitin 1917.[3]

His second marriage was to actressVirginia Vance.They had a child together.[4]

Selected filmography

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Our People(1916)
All Wrong(1919)

References

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  1. ^abLowrey, Carolyn (1920).The First One Hundred Noted Men and Women of the Screen.Moffat, Yard. p.186.RetrievedJuly 5,2019.Bryant Washburn.
  2. ^Katchmer, George A. (2009).A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses.McFarland. p. 389.ISBN978-0-7864-4693-3.RetrievedJuly 5,2019.
  3. ^"Gallery of Photo Players".Motion Picture Magazine.New York: Brewster Publications. March 1918.RetrievedSeptember 20,2015.
  4. ^"Silent Era: People".
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