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Frank Lanning was a silent screen actor who played villains and ethnic roles. He was born in 1872 in Iowa, married Merva Eaton, and died in 1945 in Los Angeles.
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- Marion, Iowa, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Frank Lanning (August 14, 1872 – June 17, 1945) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 84 films between 1910 and 1934. He was born in Marion, Iowa and died in Los Angeles, California. Lanning's film debut came in The Mended Lute. He acted for Biograph, Kalem, Universal and Pathe studios. Selected filmography
Frank B. Lanning Jr. (1906-1987) is best known for his long career (1937-1982) as a sports cartoonist for the Providence Journal Company newspapers. The primary focus of his thousands of newspaper drawings and freelance illustrations was Rhode Island athletic teams and personalities.
Frank Lanning was a US actor who appeared in 14 films and TV series, mostly in silent movies. He worked with directors like Tod Browning and actors like Lon Chaney and Louise Emmons.
Frank Lanning was born on August 14, 1872 in Marion, Iowa, USA. He was an actor, known for The Unknown (1927), Huckleberry Finn (1920) and The Victoria Cross (1916). He was married to Merva Eaton. He died on June 17, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- August 14, 1872
- June 17, 1945
Apr 29, 2022 · Famous faces from the world of sports who competed at the old Madison Square Garden in New York. Frank Lanning. Remembering two of the contenders in the 1981 U.S. Women's Open golf tournament...
Frank Lanning was a renowned cartoonist and art director for the Providence Journal, where he created thousands of caricatures of famous Rhode Islanders. He was also a civic leader and the founder of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1970.