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Al Christie Biography

Birth Name:Alfred Ernest Christie

Birth Place:London, Ontario, Canada

Profession Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • In 1960, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Is the younger brother of fellow film producer Charles Christie
  • Is well known for producing various "Mutt and Jeff" comedic reels
  • After leaving the film industry, he worked as a real estate agent
  • In 1911, he became the head of the first movie studio to be built in Hollywood, Calif
  • Helped to build the first luxury hotel in Hollywood, Calif
  • In 1916, he co-founded the production company Christie Film Co