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Francis X. Bushman(1883-1966)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Francis X. Bushman
An original documentary that utilizes numerous still images, rare materials from the silent era, and never-before-seen film clips to chronicle the life and career of one of the silver screen's most prolific and fascinating stars; American actor and director, Francis X. Bushman.
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Francis X. Bushman was born on 10 January 1883 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Sabrina (1954), The Phantom Planet (1961) and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925). He was married to Iva Millicient Richardson, Norma Emily Atkin, Beverly Bayne and Josephine Fladine Duval. He died on 23 August 1966 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
BornJanuary 10, 1883
DiedAugust 23, 1966(83)
BornJanuary 10, 1883
DiedAugust 23, 1966(83)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins total

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Known for

Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden in Sabrina (1954)
Sabrina
7.6
  • Mr. Tyson
  • 1954
The Phantom Planet (1961)
The Phantom Planet
3.9
  • Sessom
  • 1961
Ramon Novarro and Carmel Myers in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
7.8
  • Messala
  • 1925
Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman in Romeo and Juliet (1916)
Romeo and Juliet
7.1
  • Romeo
  • 1916

Credits

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Actor

  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964)
    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Old Man
    • 1966
  • Adam West and Burt Ward in Batman (1966)
    Batman
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Mr. Van Jones
    • 1966
  • The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966)
    The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
    4.6
    • Malcolm
    • 1966
  • Dr. Kildare (1961)
    Dr. Kildare
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Mr. Cooper
    • 1965
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Philip
    • Courtney Jeffers
    • Lawrence King
    • 1960–1964
  • The Phantom Planet (1961)
    The Phantom Planet
    3.9
    • Sessom
    • 1961
  • Craig Stevens in Peter Gunn (1958)
    Peter Gunn
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Clinton Hobart
    • 1961
  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Abgarus
    • Philip Vandermoot
    • 1959–1960
  • 12 to the Moon (1960)
    12 to the Moon
    3.4
    • Secretary General of the International Space Order
    • 1960
  • Shotgun Slade (1959)
    Shotgun Slade
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Eckhart
    • 1960
  • Bob Denver and Dwayne Hickman in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Prof. Millican
    • 1960
  • Angela Cartwright, Rusty Hamer, Sherry Jackson, Marjorie Lord, and Danny Thomas in The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
    The Danny Thomas Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • George - Traffic Court Judge
    • 1959
  • Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
    77 Sunset Strip
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Bramwell Stone
    • 1958
  • Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
    The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Russell
    • 1958
  • The Court of Last Resort (1957)
    The Court of Last Resort
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Priest
    • 1958

Director

  • Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman in Romeo and Juliet (1916)
    Romeo and Juliet
    7.1
    • Director
    • 1916
  • Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman in In the Diplomatic Service (1916)
    In the Diplomatic Service
    • Director
    • 1916

Writer

  • Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman in In the Diplomatic Service (1916)
    In the Diplomatic Service
    • scenario
    • 1916

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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • January 10, 1883
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • August 23, 1966
    • Pacific Palisades, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Iva Millicient RichardsonAugust 15, 1956 - August 23, 1966 (his death)
  • Children
      Bruce Bushman
  • Relatives
      Pat Conway(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Stage, radio, and television actor.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 49 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Bushman modeled for the statue of Nathan Hale at Harvard and the statue of Lord Baltimore in Baltimore.
  • Trademark
      His classic profile and physique.
  • Nickname
    • King of the Movies
  • Salaries
      Hollywood Story
      (1951)
      $55 /day

FAQ

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  • When did Francis X. Bushman die?
    August 23, 1966
  • How did Francis X. Bushman die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Francis X. Bushman when he died?
    83 years old
  • Where did Francis X. Bushman die?
    Pacific Palisades, California, USA
  • When was Francis X. Bushman born?
    January 10, 1883

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