Broncho Billy Anderson
Silent film actor and director
Silent film actor and director
Performers & Entertainers
United States
A pioneering figure in early cinema, he established his career in the silent film era as an actor and director. Anderson's film career spanned from 1907 to 1932, during which he created a significant portfolio of works. He was a co-founder of the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, which produced many films featuring him in the role of a cowboy. The character Broncho Billy became one of the first Western heroes on screen, gaining immense popularity. Anderson's influence helped shape the film industry during its formative years, and he was recognized as one of the first stars of Western films.
Created the character Broncho Billy
Co-founded Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Directed and starred in numerous silent films
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