Ken Maynard
American actor (1895–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the cartoonist, see Ken Maynard (cartoonist).
Kenneth Olin Maynard (July 21, 1895 – March 23, 1973)[3] was an American actor and producer. He was mostly active from the 1920s to the 1940s and considered one of the biggest Western stars in Hollywood.
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Born | Kenneth Olin Maynard (1895-07-21)July 21, 1895 Vevay, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 1973(1973-03-23) (aged 77) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn, Cypress, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1923–1972 |
Spouse(s) | Mary Leeper Maynard (m. 1926–1939)[1] Bertha Maynard (m. 1940–1968)[2] |
Relatives | Kermit Maynard (brother) |
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Maynard was also an occasional screenwriter and director. In 1960, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.