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William Farnum

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Farnum (July 4, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts – June 5, 1953 in Hollywood, California) was a major movie actor. One of three brothers, Farnum grew up in a family of actors
Born: Mon, Jul 03 1876
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 05 1953
William Farnum is 76 years old
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Poster of Lone Star
Lone Star
William Farnum was 76 in Lone Star as 'Tom Crockett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
William Farnum was 75 in Jack and the Beanstalk as 'The King'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story
William Farnum was 74 in Hollywood Story as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Trail of Robin Hood
Trail of Robin Hood
William Farnum was 74 in Trail of Robin Hood as 'Bill Franum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
William Farnum was 73 in Samson and Delilah as 'Tubal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1949
Poster of Gun Cargo
Gun Cargo
William Farnum was 73 in Gun Cargo as 'Board of Inquiry Chairman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of Bride of Vengeance
Bride of Vengeance
William Farnum was 72 in Bride of Vengeance as 'Conti Peruzzi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1949
Poster of Daughter of the West
Daughter of the West
William Farnum was 72 in Daughter of the West as 'Father Vallejo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1949
Poster of The Perils of Pauline
The Perils of Pauline
William Farnum was 71 in The Perils of Pauline as 'Western Saloon Set Hero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1947
Poster of My Dog Shep
My Dog Shep
William Farnum was 70 in My Dog Shep as 'Carter J. Latham Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946
Poster of Rolling Home
Rolling Home
William Farnum was 70 in Rolling Home as 'Rodeo Official'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946
Poster of God's Country
God's Country
William Farnum was 69 in God's Country as 'Sandy McTavish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1946
Poster of Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd
William Farnum was 69 in Captain Kidd as 'Capt. Rawson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1945
Poster of Wildfire
Wildfire
William Farnum was 69 in Wildfire as 'Judge Polson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1945
Poster of The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse
William Farnum was 68 in The Mummy's Curse as 'The Sacristan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of Frontier Badmen
Frontier Badmen
William Farnum was 67 in Frontier Badmen as 'Dad Courtwright'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1943
Poster of American Empire
American Empire
William Farnum was 66 in American Empire as 'Louisiana Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942
Poster of Tennessee Johnson
Tennessee Johnson
William Farnum was 66 in Tennessee Johnson as 'Senator Huyler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1942
Poster of Deep in the Heart of Texas
Deep in the Heart of Texas
William Farnum was 66 in Deep in the Heart of Texas as 'Colonel Mallory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1942
Poster of Boss of Hangtown Mesa
Boss of Hangtown Mesa
William Farnum was 66 in Boss of Hangtown Mesa as 'Judge Ezra Binns'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1942
Poster of The Silver Bullet
The Silver Bullet
William Farnum was 66 in The Silver Bullet as 'Dr. Thad Morgan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1942
Poster of Men of Texas
Men of Texas
William Farnum was 66 in Men of Texas as 'General Sam Houston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of The Spoilers
The Spoilers
William Farnum was 65 in The Spoilers as 'Wheaton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1942
Poster of Lone Star Ranger
Lone Star Ranger
William Farnum was 65 in Lone Star Ranger as 'Texas Ranger Major McNeil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942
Poster of Today I Hang
Today I Hang
William Farnum was 65 in Today I Hang as 'Warden Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
William Farnum was 65 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers
William Farnum was 65 in The Corsican Brothers as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1941
Poster of Last of the Duanes
Last of the Duanes
William Farnum was 65 in Last of the Duanes as 'Texas Ranger Major McNeill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Gangs of Sonora
Gangs of Sonora
William Farnum was 65 in Gangs of Sonora as 'Ward Beecham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1941
Poster of A Woman's Face
A Woman's Face
William Farnum was 64 in A Woman's Face as 'Court Attendant'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1941
Poster of Kit Carson
Kit Carson
William Farnum was 64 in Kit Carson as 'Don Miguel Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Adventures of Red Ryder
Adventures of Red Ryder
William Farnum was 63 in Adventures of Red Ryder as 'Colonel Tom Ryder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Hi-Yo Silver
Hi-Yo Silver
William Farnum was 63 in Hi-Yo Silver as 'Father McKim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1940
Poster of Convicted Woman
Convicted Woman
William Farnum was 63 in Convicted Woman as 'Commissioner McNeill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1940
Poster of South of the Border
South of the Border
William Farnum was 63 in South of the Border as 'Padre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Rovin' Tumbleweeds
Rovin' Tumbleweeds
William Farnum was 63 in Rovin' Tumbleweeds as 'Senator Timothy Nolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1939
Poster of Colorado Sunset
Colorado Sunset
William Farnum was 63 in Colorado Sunset as 'Sheriff George Glenn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1939
Poster of Mexicali Rose
Mexicali Rose
William Farnum was 62 in Mexicali Rose as 'Padre Dominic'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1939
Poster of Shine On Harvest Moon
Shine On Harvest Moon
William Farnum was 62 in Shine On Harvest Moon as 'Milt Brower'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938
Poster of Santa Fe Stampede
Santa Fe Stampede
William Farnum was 62 in Santa Fe Stampede as 'Dave Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of If I Were King
If I Were King
William Farnum was 62 in If I Were King as 'General Barbezier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1938
Poster of The Secret of Treasure Island
The Secret of Treasure Island
William Farnum was 61 in The Secret of Treasure Island as 'George Brennan Westmore (Editor)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1938
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
William Farnum was 61 in The Lone Ranger as 'Father McKim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1938
Poster of Public Cowboy No. 1
Public Cowboy No. 1
William Farnum was 60 in Public Cowboy No. 1 as 'Sheriff Matt Doniphon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1937
Poster of Git Along Little Dogies
Git Along Little Dogies
William Farnum was 60 in Git Along Little Dogies as 'Banker Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1937
Poster of Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem
William Farnum was 60 in Maid of Salem as 'Crown Justice Sewall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of The Vigilantes Are Coming
The Vigilantes Are Coming
William Farnum was 60 in The Vigilantes Are Coming as 'Father José'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of Sharad of Atlantis
Sharad of Atlantis
William Farnum was 59 in Sharad of Atlantis as 'Sharad'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1936
Poster of The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
William Farnum was 59 in The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand as 'Gordon Gaunt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1936
Poster of Custer's Last Stand
Custer's Last Stand
William Farnum was 59 in Custer's Last Stand as 'James Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1936
Poster of The Kid Ranger
The Kid Ranger
William Farnum was 59 in The Kid Ranger as 'Bill Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1936
Poster of Custer's Last Stand
Custer's Last Stand
William Farnum was 59 in Custer's Last Stand as 'James Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1936
Poster of The Irish Gringo
The Irish Gringo
William Farnum was 59 in The Irish Gringo as 'Pop Wiley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Between Men
Between Men
William Farnum was 59 in Between Men as 'John Wellington / Rand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1935
Poster of The Eagle's Brood
The Eagle's Brood
William Farnum was 59 in The Eagle's Brood as 'El Toro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of Powdersmoke Range
Powdersmoke Range
William Farnum was 59 in Powdersmoke Range as 'Sam Oreham - Banker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1935
Poster of Hollywood Extra Girl
Hollywood Extra Girl
William Farnum was 59 in Hollywood Extra Girl as 'Crusades Actor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1935
Poster of The Crusades
The Crusades
William Farnum was 59 in The Crusades as 'Hugo, Duke of Burgundy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1935
Poster of Million Dollar Haul
Million Dollar Haul
William Farnum was 58 in Million Dollar Haul as 'Mr. Mallory - Sheila's Dad'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1935
Poster of The Silver Streak
The Silver Streak
William Farnum was 58 in The Silver Streak as 'B.J. Dexter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of The Brand of Hate
The Brand of Hate
William Farnum was 58 in The Brand of Hate as 'Joe Larkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
William Farnum was 58 in Cleopatra as 'Lepidus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1934
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
William Farnum was 58 in The Scarlet Letter as 'Gov. Bellingham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 1934
Poster of Happy Landing
Happy Landing
William Farnum was 58 in Happy Landing as 'Col. Curtis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Are We Civilized?
Are We Civilized?
William Farnum was 57 in Are We Civilized? as 'Paul Franklin, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 1934
Poster of School for Girls
School for Girls
William Farnum was 57 in School for Girls as 'Charles Waltham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934
Poster of Good Dame
Good Dame
William Farnum was 57 in Good Dame as 'Judge Flynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1934
Poster of Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles
Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles
William Farnum was 57 in Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles as 'Squire Beamish'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1933
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
William Farnum was 56 in Supernatural as 'Nicky Hammond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1933
Poster of Reckless Decision
Reckless Decision
William Farnum was 56 in Reckless Decision as 'Rev. John MacDougall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of Flaming Guns
Flaming Guns
William Farnum was 56 in Flaming Guns as 'Henry Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1932
Poster of Mr. Robinson Crusoe
Mr. Robinson Crusoe
William Farnum was 56 in Mr. Robinson Crusoe as 'William Belmont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1932
Poster of The Drifter
The Drifter
William Farnum was 55 in The Drifter as 'The Drifter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1932
Poster of The Wide Open Spaces
The Wide Open Spaces
William Farnum was 55 in The Wide Open Spaces as 'U.S. Marshal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1931
Poster of Law of the Sea
Law of the Sea
William Farnum was 55 in Law of the Sea as 'Captain Len Andrews'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1931
Poster of The Pagan Lady
The Pagan Lady
William Farnum was 55 in The Pagan Lady as 'Malcolm 'Mal' Todd'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1931
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee
A Connecticut Yankee
William Farnum was 54 in A Connecticut Yankee as 'King Arthur / Inventor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1931
Poster of Ten Nights in a Bar-room
Ten Nights in a Bar-room
William Farnum was 54 in Ten Nights in a Bar-room as 'Joe Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1931
Poster of The Painted Desert
The Painted Desert
William Farnum was 54 in The Painted Desert as 'Cash Holbrook'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1931
Poster of Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
William Farnum was 54 in Du Barry, Woman of Passion as 'Louis XV'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Tropical Nights
Tropical Nights
William Farnum was 52 in Tropical Nights
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1928
Poster of The Man Who Fights Alone
The Man Who Fights Alone
William Farnum was 48 in The Man Who Fights Alone as 'John Marble'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1924
Poster of The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter
William Farnum was 47 in The Gunfighter as 'Billy Buell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1923
Poster of Brass Commandments
Brass Commandments
William Farnum was 46 in Brass Commandments as 'Stephen 'Flash' Lanning'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1923
Poster of Without Compromise
Without Compromise
William Farnum was 46 in Without Compromise as 'Dick Leighton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1922
Poster of Moonshine Valley
Moonshine Valley
William Farnum was 46 in Moonshine Valley as 'Ned Connors'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1922
Poster of Shackles of Gold
Shackles of Gold
William Farnum was 45 in Shackles of Gold as 'John Gibbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1922
Poster of His Greatest Sacrifice
His Greatest Sacrifice
William Farnum was 44 in His Greatest Sacrifice as 'Richard Hall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1921
Poster of Drag Harlan
Drag Harlan
William Farnum was 44 in Drag Harlan as 'Drag Harlan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1920
Poster of If I Were King
If I Were King
William Farnum was 44 in If I Were King as 'François Villon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1920
Poster of The Last of the Duanes
The Last of the Duanes
William Farnum was 43 in The Last of the Duanes as 'Buck Duane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1919
Poster of The Lone Star Ranger
The Lone Star Ranger
William Farnum was 42 in The Lone Star Ranger as 'Steele'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1919
Poster of The Rainbow Trail
The Rainbow Trail
William Farnum was 42 in The Rainbow Trail as 'Lassiter / Shefford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1918
Poster of Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage
William Farnum was 42 in Riders of the Purple Sage as 'Lassiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1918
Poster of True Blue
True Blue
William Farnum was 41 in True Blue as 'Bob McKeever'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1918
Poster of Rough and Ready
Rough and Ready
William Farnum was 41 in Rough and Ready as 'Bill Stratton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 24 1918
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
William Farnum was 41 in Les Misérables as 'Jean Valjean'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1917
Poster of When a Man Sees Red
When a Man Sees Red
William Farnum was 41 in When a Man Sees Red as 'Larry Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1917
Poster of The Conqueror
The Conqueror
William Farnum was 41 in The Conqueror as 'Sam Houston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1917
Poster of American Methods
American Methods
William Farnum was 40 in American Methods
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1917
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
William Farnum was 40 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1917
Poster of Fires of Conscience
Fires of Conscience
William Farnum was 40 in Fires of Conscience as 'George Baxter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1916
Poster of The Bondman
The Bondman
William Farnum was 39 in The Bondman as 'Stephen Orry/Jason Orry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1916
Poster of The Wonderful Adventure
The Wonderful Adventure
William Farnum was 39 in The Wonderful Adventure as 'Martin Stanley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1915
Poster of Samson
Samson
William Farnum was 38 in Samson as 'Maurice Brachard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1915
Poster of The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
William Farnum was 38 in The Sign of the Cross as 'Marcus Superbus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1914
Poster of The Spoilers
The Spoilers
William Farnum was 37 in The Spoilers as 'Roy Glenister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1914

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