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Franklyn Farnum

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0.7 Popularity Jun 05, 1878 (83 years old) Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Leading man in silent films until mid to late 1920s when Farnum transitioned to a character actor. Then later in life he remained in the film business as a paid extra in many films and TV shows.

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Known For

Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
1950 as Undertaker
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955 as Party Guest (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot
1959 as Party Guest (uncredited)
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
1957 as Barrister (uncredited)
The Apartment
The Apartment
1960 as Office Worker (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Stagecoach
1939 as Deputy Frank (uncredited)
The Killing
The Killing
1956 as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Biography

Leading man in silent films until mid to late 1920s when Farnum transitioned to a character actor. Then later in life he remained in the film business as a paid extra in many films and TV shows.

Filmography 312

1961
Parrish Movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

1960
Cimarron Movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

1960
The Apartment Movie

as Office Worker (uncredited)

1960
Because They're Young Movie

as Shopper with Cart (uncredited)

1960
The Hypnotic Eye Movie

as Audience Member (uncredited)

1960
Ice Palace Movie

as Committee Member (uncredited)

1959
The Story on Page One Movie

as Juror (uncredited)

1959
Pillow Talk Movie

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

1959
The Blue Angel Movie

as Blue Angel Customer (uncredited)

1959
The Mating Game Movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

1959
Some Like It Hot Movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

1958
Some Came Running Movie

as Passerby Outside Bar (uncredited)

1958
The Tunnel of Love Movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

1958
Home Before Dark Movie

as New Year's Eve Party Reveller

1958
Money, Women and Guns Movie

as Postmaster (uncredited)

1958
King Creole Movie

as Drugstore Lunch Counterman (uncredited)

1957
Witness for the Prosecution Movie

as Barrister (uncredited)

1957
Wild Is the Wind Movie

as Passenger at Airport (uncredited)

1957
The Tin Star Movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

1957
My Man Godfrey Movie

as Scavenger Hunter / Party Guest (uncredited)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday June 05, 1878 (83 years old)
Died July 04, 1961
Place of Birth Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As William Smith, Franklin Farnum, Frank Farnum
Years Active 1916 - 1961
Popularity 0.7
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Career Stats
312 Total Credits
311 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
4 Photos