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Al Ferguson

Al Ferguson (19 April 1888 – 4 December 1971) was an Irish-born American film actor. Billed as Smoke Ferguson, by 1912 he was making Westerns for Selig Polyscope Company. In the 1920s he was the star, producer, and director for several low-budget Western films.

Al Ferguson

Advertisement for the American comedy film A Bit of Jade (1918) with Mary Miles Minter and Al Ferguson, on page 3 of the April 6, 1918 Exhibitors Herald.

American Film Company / Mutual Film · Exhibitors Herald (1917-1918) on the Internet Archive · Public domain

Name
Al Ferguson
Born
19 April 1888
Birthplace
County Wexford, Ireland
Died
4 December 1971
Place of death
Burbank, California, United States
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Ireland · United States
Languages
English

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Al Ferguson (19 April 1888 – 4 December 1971) was an Irish-born American film actor. Billed as Smoke Ferguson, by 1912 he was making Westerns for Selig Polyscope Company. In the 1920s he was the star, producer, and director for several low-budget Western films.

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Al Ferguson (1888–1971) was an actor and film director, of Irish and American nationality. The actor was born in Rosslare and died in Burbank. Languages used include English.

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