Bryant Washburn

Actor

Born: Chicago, Illinois, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Bryant Washburn (born Franklin Bryant Washburn III; April 28, 1889 – April 30, 1963) was an American film actor who appeared in 375 films between 1911 and 1947. Washburns parents were Franklin Bryant Washburn II and Metha Catherine Johnson Washburn. He attended Lake View High School in Chicago.Washburns early acting experience came in stock theater. He debuted in film in 1911 with Essanay Studios. He quickly became a comedy star after appearing in films such as Skinners Baby and Skinners Dress Suit in 1917.He died from a heart attack in Hollywood. His interment was located in Culver City, Californias Holy Cross Cemetery. His son, Bryant Washburn, Jr. (1915–1960), was also an actor, a major in the US Air Force Reserve, served during World War II and Korea, and predeceased him.

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