Broncho Billy Anderson
American actor, writer, film director, and film producer (1880-1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (born Maxwell Henry Aronson; March 21, 1880 – January 20, 1971) was an American actor, writer, director, and movie producer. He was the first star of the Western movie genre.[1] He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received an Honorary Academy Award.
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Born | Maxwell Henry Aronson (1880-03-21)March 21, 1880 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | January 20, 1971(1971-01-20) (aged 90) |
Resting place | Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | Gilbert M. Anderson |
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Years active | 1903–1965 |
Spouse | Mollie Louise Schabbleman (m. 1910) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Leona Anderson (sister) |
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