Frank Bennett (actor)

Frank Bennett (September 15, 1890 – April 29, 1957) was an American film actor active during the silent era. He played the role of Charles IX in D. W. Griffith's 1916 epic Intolerance.[1]

Frank Bennett
Bennett in 1916
Born
Frank Fisher Bennett

September 15, 1890
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1957(1957-04-29) (aged 66)
Warren, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1912–1919
Spouse(s)Billie West

He was married to actress Billie West.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1913Unto the Third GenerationGoldbergshort
1914The Dishonored MedalBel Khan, Son of Achmed
1916Sold for MarriageJan
1916Reggie Mixes InSammy, the Dude
1916Casey at the BatThe Daughter's Sweetheart
1916StrandedHotel Proprietor
1916Gretchen the GreenhornPietro
1916IntoleranceCharles IX
1916A Sister of SixJoaquin Sepulveda
1916The Heiress at Coffee Dan'sCarl Miller
1917The Little YankCaptain Johnnie
1917Stage StruckJack Martin
1917Her Official FathersSteven Peabody
1917The Jury of FateFrançois Leblanc
1917Lost in TransitPaolo Marso
1918The Eyes of MysterySeth Megget
1919The Man Who Stayed at HomeCarl Sandersonfinal film role

References
  1. Smith, Gary Allen (2004). Epic Films: Casts, Credits, and Commentary on Over 350 Historical Spectacle Movies. McFarland. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-7864-4081-8.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Vazzana, Eugene M. (2001). Silent Film Necrology (2nd ed.). pp. 559–560. ISBN 0-7864-1059-0.


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