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Alma Rubens (1918-1919)
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Franklyn Farnum: American actor (1878-1961).
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Franklyn Farnum has 50 credits in our database.
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Filmography (50)
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Franklyn Farnum (born William Smith; June 5, 1878 – July 4, 1961) was an American character actor and Hollywood extra who appeared in at least 1,100 films. He was also cast in more films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture than any other performer in American film industry. He was also credited as Frank Farnum.
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How old is Franklyn Farnum?
Franklyn Farnum is 147 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Franklyn Farnum been in?
Franklyn Farnum has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Cimarron (1960), The Black Orchid (1959), Rally Round the Flag, Boys! (1958), Screaming Mimi (1958), The Tunnel of Love (1958).
Where can I find more information about Franklyn Farnum?
You can find more about Franklyn Farnum on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.