| Birth date | August 21, 1889 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | New York City, U.S. |
| Death date | August 27, 1969 (aged 80) |
| Death place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City |
| Years active | 1915–1959 |
Forrest Stanley (August 21, 1889 – August 27, 1969) was an American actor and screenplay writer best known for his work in silent film. He is particularly known for his role as Charles Brandon in the historical film When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922) by Robert G. Vignola and Charles Wilder in the murder mystery film The Cat and the Canary (1927) directed by Paul Leni.[1] He also appeared in the 1912 play The Seven Sisters, opposite Laurette Taylor, directed by Oliver Morosco.[2]
Partial filmography
Selected television appearances
- (1955) Alfred Hitchcock Presents (S1E7) “Breakdown" as Hubka
- (1958) Gunsmoke (S3E38) “Overland Express" as Griffin
References
- ^ Hallenbeck, Bruce G. (2009-08-11). Comedy-Horror Films: A Chronological History, 1914-2008. McFarland. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-7864-5378-8.
- ^ Kear, Lynn (2014-01-10). Laurette Taylor, American Stage Legend. McFarland. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-7864-6193-6.
- ^ "San Pedro News Pilot 31 March 1923 — California Digital Newspaper Collection". cdnc.ucr.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
External links
- Forrest Stanley at IMDb