Broncho Billy Anderson
1880 – 1971

Broncho Billy Anderson

American actor, writer, film director, and film producer (1880–1971)

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Born
1880-03-21, Little Rock
Died
1971-01-20
Birthplace state
Arkansas

Biography

Gilbert M. Anderson, known as Broncho Billy, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1880 and became the first star of the Western film genre. He worked as an actor, writer, film director, and film producer, and was a founder and star of Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the film industry. He died in 1971.

Occupation

Broncho Billy Anderson is recorded as a film actor, a film director, a stage actor, a film producer, a inventor, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter, born in Arkansas (1880–1971).

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Frequently asked about Broncho Billy Anderson

Who was Broncho Billy Anderson?
Broncho Billy Anderson was American actor, writer, film director, and film producer (1880–1971), born in Arkansas (1880 – 1971).
When and where was Broncho Billy Anderson born?
Broncho Billy Anderson was born on 1880-03-21 in Little Rock.
When did Broncho Billy Anderson die?
Broncho died on 1971-01-20.
What was Broncho Billy Anderson known for?
Broncho Billy Anderson is recorded as a film actor, a film director, a stage actor, a film producer, a inventor, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter.
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