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Broncho Billy Anderson

Broncho Billy Anderson
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Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who was the first star of the Western film genre. He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the film industry.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Hovannes AdamianFebruary 5, 1879 – September 12, 1932
  2. Vasily DegtyaryovDecember 21, 1879 – January 16, 1949
  3. Broncho Billy Anderson (this page)March 21, 1880 – January 20, 1971
  4. Gideon SundbackApril 24, 1880 – June 21, 1954
  5. Alexander FlemingAugust 6, 1881 – March 11, 1955
  6. Ettore BugattiSeptember 15, 1881 – August 21, 1947

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