Orrin Johnson
Orrin Johnson (1865 – 1943) was an American stage actor.[1] He also appeared in seven films during the silent era.
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| Born | December 1, 1865 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1943 (aged 77) Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915–1917 (film) |
| Spouse | Isabel B. Smith (1918 - ?) |
Johnson was born on December 1, 1865, in Louisville, Kentucky.[2] His professional theatrical debut came in Hazel Kirk.[3] His performances on Broadway began with his portrayal of Edward Seabury in Men and Women (1890) and ended when he played George Lorrimer in Ostriches (1925).[2]
Johnson married Isabel B. Smith, a widow, on June 16, 1918, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He died on November 24, 1943, at his home in Neenah, aged 77.[3]
Selected filmography
- The Penitentes (1915)
- The Light at Dusk (1916)
- The Three Musketeers (1916)
References
- Davis p.42
- "Orrin Johnson". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- "Orrin Johnson, 78, stage star, dead". The New York Times. November 25, 1943. p. 25. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
Bibliography
- Davis, Ronald L. William S. Hart: Projecting the American West. University of Oklahoma Press, 2003.
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