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Dustin Farnum

Dustin Lancy Farnum (May 27, 1874 – July 3, 1929) was an American singer, dancer, and actor on the stage and in silent films. Although he played a wide variety of roles, he tended toward westerns and became one of the bigger stars of the genre. He has been called ""the Clark Gable of the silent screen".

Also recorded as Dustin Lancy Farnum

Dustin Farnum

Dustin Farnum

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Name
Dustin Farnum
Birth Name
Dustin Lancy Farnum
Born
27 May 1874
Birthplace
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died
3 July 1929
Place of death
New York City, U.S.
Occupation
Silent film actor, singer, vaudeville performer
Full name
Dustin Lancy Farnum.
Nationality
United States.
Honours
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Languages
English.

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Dustin Lancy Farnum (May 27, 1874 – July 3, 1929) was an American singer, dancer, and actor on the stage and in silent films. Although he played a wide variety of roles, he tended toward westerns and became one of the bigger stars of the genre. He has been called ""the Clark Gable of the silent screen".

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Dustin Farnum (1874–1929) was an actor, film actor and singer, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born Dustin Lancy Farnum in Rockingham County and died in Manhattan.

Languages used include English. Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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