Thomas N. Heffron

Actor, director in early cinema

Thomas N. Heffron - Actor, director in early cinema
Born

June 13th, 1872
152 years ago

Died

May 24th, 1951
73 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actor, director, and screenwriter, contributed significantly to early American cinema. Worked with various film studios during the silent film era, transitioning from acting to directing and screenwriting. Helmed several successful films and was a prominent figure in the industry from the late 1910s into the 1920s. Helped shape the filmmaking process in the early years of Hollywood.

Directed the film 'The Pocket Mouse'

Worked as a screenwriter on multiple silent films

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