Broncho Billy Anderson

Broncho Billy Anderson
Anderson c. 1913
Born
Maxwell Henry Aronson

(1880-03-21)March 21, 1880
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1971(1971-01-20) (aged 90)
South Pasadena, California, U.S.
Resting placeChapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesGilbert M. Anderson
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • writer
  • studio co-founder Essanay Studios
Years active1903–1965
Spouse
Mollie Louise Schabbleman
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(m. 1910)​
Children1
RelativesLeona Anderson (sister)

Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (born Maxwell Henry Aronson; March 21, 1880 – January 20, 1971) was an American actor, writer, director, and movie producer. He was the first star of the Western movie genre.[1] He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received an Honorary Academy Award.

References

  1. ↑ "Broncho Billy Anderson is Dead at 88". The New York Times. January 21, 1971.

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