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Francis X. Bushman Biography
Birth Name:Francis Xavier Bushman
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Is the father of animator and art director Bruce Bushman
- Is the father of fellow screen actor Ralph Bushman
- In July 1918, he got married to actress Beverly Bayne
- Before becoming an actor, he trained to become a body builder
- Donated land that was used for Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
- Was the model for the Nathan Hale statue in City Hall Park
- Was featured in the CBS Radio program "Those We Love․"
Awards
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner