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Gilbert M. Anderson

Directing

Born March 20, 1880 · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Died January 20, 1971

Also known as Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson · G. M. Anderson · G.M. Anderson

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Biography

Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who was the first star of the Western film genre. He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the film industry.

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Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
  • Academy Honorary Award · 1958

Filmography3 titles

The Son-of-a-Gun

1919as Bill

The Great Train Robbery

1903as Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)

The Bounty Killer

1965as The Man in the Cantina