Alec B. Francis
Biography
Alec B. Francis was an English actor who worked largely in the silent era and appeared in over 240 films from 1911 to 1934. Born in England in 1867, he studied law and worked for a law firm in London before turning to the stage with a stock theater company, where he played bit parts and also served as baggage master and property man. He went on to tour with a company headed by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kendall, taking leading roles in England, India, South Africa, and the United States, and he performed in vaudeville as well. His first film work came in 1913, with Vitagraph, World, and other studios. He died in 1934.
66years old at death
- Born London
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as Alec Francis
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 11 years1922 to 1933
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A change of course
Alec B. Francis studied law in England and practiced with a London legal firm before he gave it up for the stage, joining a stock theater company where he played bit parts and worked as baggage master and property man.
A change of course
Francis spent four years on duty in India with the British Royal Horse Artillery. During the Spanish-American War he worked as a nurse with American forces.
A change of course
After his military service Francis tried farming, then returned to acting in plays and musical productions, where he sang as a baritone.
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