Frank Bacon (actor)
Frank Bacon (January 16, 1864 – November 19, 1922), was an American character actor and playwright. After years of relative low success he achieved great success as he entered the twilight of his career. The 1918 play Lightnin', which Bacon co-wrote and starred in, set a Broadway record for the day of 1,291 performances and was still going strong on tour after more than 700 shows when Bacon was forced to bow out due to fatigue.
Frank Bacon | |
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 from Illustrated American, 1922 | |
| Born | Frank Wilford Bacon January 16, 1864 |
| Died | November 19, 1922 (aged 58) |
| Resting place | Oak Woods Cemetery, Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor-Playwright |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie Weidman |
| Children | Lloyd Bacon |
A week after his retirement, Bacon died of a heart attack in Chicago on November 19, 1922 at the age of [1]
Frank Bacon (actor) Media
Bacon as Lightnin' Bill Jones
Jennie Weidman, actress wife of Frank Bacon
References
- ↑ Frank Bacon, Actor, Tired Out, Is Dead The New York Times, November 20, 1922 p. 1
Other websites
- Frank Bacon - New York Public Library Digital Gallery
Lightnin' (1920 book), by Frank Bacon and Winchell Smith
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