About Riley Chamberlin
Lived 1854 – 1917 (aged 62). Riley Chamberlin was an American actor.
Riley Chamberlin (November 7, 1854 – January 24, 1917) was an American silent film actor.
Born in Byron Center, Michigan, he was a graduate of Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was educated at Clinet College and Cornell University. In 1874 he made his professional debut as an actor at Charles R. Gardiner's Academy of Music in Chicago.
In 1910, billed as Riley Chamberlain, he performed in Lulu's Husbands on Broadway.
In 1912, he began acting in films with the Thanhouser Company at the age of 57, and starred in over 100 films until his death five years later at the age of 62.
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Who was Riley Chamberlin?
actor (1854-1917)
When was Riley Chamberlin born?
Riley Chamberlin was born on 7 November 1854 in Grand Rapids.
When did Riley Chamberlin die?
Riley Chamberlin died on 24 January 1917 in New Rochelle.
What was Riley Chamberlin's occupation?
Riley Chamberlin was an actor.
What nationality was Riley Chamberlin?
Riley Chamberlin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Riley Chamberlin. https://biography.guide/riley-chamberlin/
MLA: "Riley Chamberlin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/riley-chamberlin/.
Chicago: "Riley Chamberlin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/riley-chamberlin/.
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