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J. Herbert Frank

1885 – 1926

American actor

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About J. Herbert Frank

Lived 1885 – 1926 (aged 40). J. Herbert Frank was an American actor.

J. Herbert Frank (May 12, 1885 – March 7, 1926)

He died on March 7, 1926, in Los Angeles, California by committing suicide in his apartment using chloroform and gas. According to the Oakland Tribune, Frank had previously been involved in narcotic investigations surrounding the death of Wallace Reid, and killed himself to avoid a trial on charges of creating a disturbance.

In 1922, in response to allegations, Frank denied knowing Wallace Reid.

Selected filmography

The Battle of Frenchman's Run (1915) Destruction (1915) The Moonshiners (1916) The Crucial Test (1916) Ashes of Embers (1916) Darkest Russia (1917) The Iron Ring (1917) The End of the Tour (1917) The Secret of the Storm Country (1917) The Brand of Satan (1917) Scandal (1917) as Sutherland Yorke Dodging a Million (1918) Good-Bye, Bill (1918) The Sheriff's Oath (1920) April Folly (1920) The Silver Lining (1921) Winners of the West (1921) Nobody (1921) In the Days of Buffalo Bill (1922) as Abraham Lincoln Up and at 'Em (1922) Jazzmania (1923) Your Friend and Mine (1923)

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J. H. Frank

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Frequently asked questions

Who was J. Herbert Frank?

American actor (1885-1926)

When was J. Herbert Frank born?

J. Herbert Frank was born on 12 May 1885 in Manhattan.

When did J. Herbert Frank die?

J. Herbert Frank died on 7 March 1926 in Los Angeles.

What was J. Herbert Frank's occupation?

J. Herbert Frank was an actor.

What nationality was J. Herbert Frank?

J. Herbert Frank was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. Herbert Frank

· Wikidata: Q6105976

· DBpedia: J. Herbert Frank

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