Frank Currier
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Frank Currier | |
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Born | 4 September 1857 Norwich, Connecticut, USA |
Died | 22 April 1928 Hollywood, California, USA |
Other name(s) | Frank J. Currier |
Years active | 1912-1928 |
Frank Currier (4 September 1857 – 22 April 1928), was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in 133 films between 1912 and 1928. He also directed 19 films in 1916. He is memorable as the Roman Admiral who adopts Judah Ben-Hur(Ramon Novarro) as his son after Ben-Hur saves his life during battle at sea in the 1925 film Ben-Hur.
He was born in Norwich, Connecticut and died in Hollywood, California.
[edit] Selected filmography
- The Enemy (1927)
- La Bohème (1926)
- The Big Parade (1925)
- Ben-Hur (1925)
- The Family Secret (1924)
- The Red Lily (1924)
- The Battle of Frenchman's Run (1915)
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NAME | Currier, Frank |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | 4 September 1857 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Norwich, Connecticut United States |
DATE OF DEATH | 22 April 1928 |
PLACE OF DEATH | Hollywood, California United States |