Frank Bennett
Bennett in 1916
Born
Frank Fisher Bennett

September 15, 1890
New York, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1957(1957-04-29) (aged 66)
OccupationActor
Years active1912–1919
SpouseBillie West

Frank Fisher Bennett (September 15, 1890 – April 29, 1957) was an American film actor active during the silent era. He played the role of Charles IX in D. W. Griffith's 1916 epic Intolerance.[1]

Born in New York, Bennett worked for Vitagraph in New York before he moved to Hollywood with D. W. Griffith.[2]

During World War I, Bennett joined the Army and worked in Washington in the Ordnance Department.[2]

He was married to actress Billie West.[3] After they stopped working in films, they settled in Warren Township, New Jersey, in a home adjacent to his parents' home.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1913Unto the Third GenerationGoldbergShort
Lost film
1914The Dishonored MedalBel Khan, Son of AchmedLost film
1916Sold for MarriageJan
1916Reggie Mixes InSammy, the Dude
1916Casey at the BatThe Daughter's SweetheartLost film
1916StrandedHotel ProprietorLost film
1916Gretchen the GreenhornPietro
1916IntoleranceCharles IX
1916A Sister of SixJoaquin SepulvedaLost film
1916The Heiress at Coffee Dan'sCarl MillerLost film
1917The Little YankCaptain Johnnie
1917Stage StruckJack Martin
1917Her Official FathersSteven PeabodyLost film
1917The Jury of FateFrançois LeblancLost film
1917Lost in TransitPaolo MarsoLost film
1918The Eyes of MysterySeth MeggetLost film
1919The Man Who Stayed at HomeCarl SandersonLost film

References

  1. Smith, Gary Allen (2004). Epic Films: Casts, Credits, and Commentary on Over 350 Historical Spectacle Movies. McFarland. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-7864-4081-8.
  2. 1 2 3 Mahoney, Ralph E. (August 30, 1937). "Film Stars of Yesteryear Are Happy in Retirement". The Courier-News. New Jersey, Plainfield. p. 14. Retrieved January 7, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Vazzana, Eugene M. (2001). Silent Film Necrology (2nd ed.). pp. 559–560. ISBN 0-7864-1059-0.


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