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Glenn Tryon

1898 – 1970

American actor

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About Glenn Tryon

Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 71). Glenn Tryon was an American actor, film director, screenwriter, film actor, film producer and director.

Glenn Tryon (born Glenn Monroe Kunkel; August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1923 and 1951.

Biography He was born as Glenn Monroe Kunkel on August 2, 1898, in Juliaetta, Idaho. Tryon was married to actress Jane Frazee from 1942 to 1947 and they had one son, Timothy Tryon. Glenn was also married to actress Lillian Hall (1896–1959). Tryon died on April 18, 1970, in Orlando, Florida at the age of 71.

Selected filmography

Her Dangerous Path (1923) Mother's Joy (1923) Battling Orioles (1924) Smithy (1924) Near Dublin (1924) The White Sheep (1924) Say It with Babies (1926) The Cow's Kimona (1926) Along Came Auntie (1926) 45 Minutes from Hollywood (1926) Long Pants (1926) Two-Time Mama (1927) The Poor Nut (1927) A Hero for a Night (1927) Hot Heels (1928) How to Handle Women (1928) The Gate Crasher (1928) Lonesome (1928) Thanks for the Buggy Ride (1928) Barnum Was Right (1929) It Can Be Done (1929) Skinner Steps Out (1929) Broadway (1929) Dames Ahoy! (1930) The Midnight Special (1930) Dragnet Patrol (1931) Secret Menace (1931) The Widow in Scarlet (1932) The Pride of the Legion (1932) Beauty for the Asking (1939) Law Men (1944) George White's Scandals (1945) Messenger of Peace (1947) Miss Mink of 1949 (1949)

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Family & relationships

Spouse
Jane Frazee

People in Glenn Tryon's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Glenn Tryon?

American actor (1898-1970)

When was Glenn Tryon born?

Glenn Tryon was born on 2 August 1898 in Orlando.

When did Glenn Tryon die?

Glenn Tryon died on 18 April 1970 in Orlando.

What was Glenn Tryon's occupation?

Glenn Tryon was an actor, film director, screenwriter, film actor, film producer and director.

What nationality was Glenn Tryon?

Glenn Tryon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glenn Tryon

· Wikidata: Q4503619

· DBpedia: Glenn Tryon

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