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William Farnum Biography

Birth Name:William Farnum

Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1906, he got married to screen actress Olive White
  • Was the brother of actor Dustin Farnum and director Marshall Farnum
  • Started acting at the age of ten when he was cast in a theatre production of "Julius Caesar․"
  • Was featured in the 1929 Broadway production "Headquarters․"
  • In 1921, he performed in the Broadway musical "Erminie․"
  • Made his Broadway debut in the 1900 play "Ben Hur․"
  • Was featured in the 1908 Broadway play "Society and the Bulldog․"

Awards

  • 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner