Robert Frazer

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American actor (1891–1944)

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::summary American actor (1891–1944) ::

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FieldValue
nameRobert Frazer
imageRobert Frazer - Motion Picture Classic (1923) - Colorized.jpg
captionMotion Picture Classic, 1923
birth_nameRobert William Browne
birth_dateJune 29, 1891
birth_placeWorcester, Massachusetts
U.S.
death_dateAugust 17, 1944 (age 53)
death_placeLos Angeles, California
U.S.
occupationStage and film actor
years_active19121944
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| name = Robert Frazer | image = Robert Frazer - Motion Picture Classic (1923) - Colorized.jpg | image_size = | caption = Motion Picture Classic, 1923 | alt = | birth_name = Robert William Browne | birth_date = June 29, 1891 | birth_place = Worcester, Massachusetts U.S. | death_date = August 17, 1944 (age 53) | death_place = Los Angeles, California U.S. | occupation = Stage and film actor | years_active = 19121944 | alma_mater =

Robert Frazer (born Robert William Browne, June 29, 1891 – August 17, 1944) was an American actor who appeared in some 224 shorts and films from the 1910s until his death. He began in films with the Eclair company which released through Universal Pictures.

Early years

Frazer was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and educated in Massachusetts. When he was young, he worked in a grocery store during vacations and spent much of his spare time reading plays and literature about becoming an actor. He also staged backyard plays for his friends.

Acting career

Frazer acted with several repertory companies, including the Cosgrove Stock Company, toured the United States in productions, and performed on Broadway in Seremonda (1917).

After some theater experience he swiftly moved into acting in silent films. In 1912 he began his movie career by portraying Jesus Christ in The Holy City, and in the same year played the lead in Robin Hood. He also appeared in two classic horror films, White Zombie (1932) and The Vampire Bat (1933).

Personal life and death

Frazer was married to Mildred Bright, an actress.

On August 17, 1944, Frazer died of leukemia in Los Angeles, California. He was 53.

Partial filmography

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Notes

References

References

  1. (2017). "Encyclopedia of American Film Serials". McFarland.
  2. (April 11, 1926). "Star Biographies". The Des Moines Register.
  3. (April 22, 1928). "Capable performers make up cast playing in 'The City' at Academy for one-day showing on Thursday". The Selma Times-Journal.
  4. "Robert Frazer". The Broadway League.
  5. {{AFI film. 16537. The Lone Star Rush

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