Eugenia Clinchard

Eugenia M. Clinchard (July 5, 1904 – May 15, 1989) was an American child actress of the silent film era of the early 20th century. She appeared in numerous productions by Essanay Studios, including eleven Western films starring Broncho Billy Anderson. She was the mother of radio host Wally George, whose daughter is actress Rebecca De Mornay.

Early life Clinchard was the daughter of Frederick Balbach Clinchard and his wife Elsie B. (née Honnef), and was born on July 5, 1904 Clinchard was raised in Oakland, California with her brother named Frederick "Fred" Clinchard. Her father was originally from the Seattle, Washington area. and by age 5 she was working the Vaudeville circuit throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Around this time, she caught the eye of Broncho Billy Anderson , credited with starting the western genre of film in Hollywood, and she joined his Essanay Studios. Clinchard went on to play a part in eleven Broncho Billy silent films, including Broncho Billy and the Sheriff's Kid and A Child of the West.

Death Clinchard died in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California on May 15, 1989.