Frank Elliott
Biography
Subject: Frank Elliott (Actor).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Frank Elliott.
Profession: English film actor.
Birth Date: 11 February 1880.
Birth Place: Cheshire, England, UK.
Death Date: July 1, 1970 (90 years old) [Source 1] or July 1970 [Source 2, 3, 4, 6].
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA [Source 3].
Career Span: More than 70 films between 1915 and 1966 [Source 2, 4, 5, 6].
Known Credits: 62 [Source 1].
Known For: Easy Virtue (1928), Gentle Julia (1923), and Once to Every Woman (1920) [Source 3].
Spouse/Relationships: Married to actress Dorothy Cumming [Source 2, 5] or Dorothy Griffin [Source 3].
Children: Two children with Dorothy Cumming [Source 2, 5].
Draft 1: Frank Elliott was an English film actor born on February 11, 1880, in Cheshire, England, UK. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1915 and 1966. He was known for his work in Easy Virtue (1928), Gentle Julia (1923), and Once to Every Woman (1920). Elliott was married to actress Dorothy Cumming, with whom he had two children. Another source states he was married to Dorothy Griffin. He died in July 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. According to The Movie Database, he has 62 known credits.
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Career overview
Subject: Frank Elliott (English film actor).
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Format: 2-3 short paragraphs, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. Neutral, encyclopedic tone.
Word count target: 180-260 words.
Name: Frank Elliott.
Profession: English film actor.
Birth: February 11, 1880, in Cheshire, England, UK.
Death: July 1, 1970 (90 years old) in Los Angeles, California, USA. (Note: Sources [2, 4, 5, 6] say July 1970; Source [1] says July 1, 1970; Source [3] says July 1970 in Los Angeles).
Career Span: Between 1915 and 1966.
Film Count: More than 70 films (Source [1] lists 62 known credits, but [2, 4, 5, 6] explicitly state "more than 70 films"). I will stick to the "more than 70 films" statement as it is the consensus in the text provided.
Known for: Easy Virtue (1928), Gentle Julia (1923), and Once to Every Woman (1920).
Personal: Married to actress Dorothy Cumming (Source [2, 5]) or Dorothy Griffin (Source [3]). Had two children (Source [2, 5]).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Frank Elliott was an English film actor born on February 11, 1880, in Cheshire, England, UK. His professional career in film spanned several decades, with appearances recorded between 1915 and 1966. Throughout this period, he appeared in more than 70 films. He is recognized for his work in productions such as Once to Every Woman in 1920, Gentle Julia in 1923, and Easy Virtue in 1928.
Paragraph 2: Personal Life and Death.
Regarding his personal life, Elliott was married to actress Dorothy Cumming and the couple had two children. Other records indicate he was married to Dorothy Griffin. He died in July 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Specifically, one source lists his date of death as July 1, 1970, at the age of 90.
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Problem: I need to reach 180-260 words. I must expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything.
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Frank Elliott was an English film actor who was born on February 11, 1880, in Cheshire, England, UK. His career in the film industry was extensive, as he appeared in more than 70 films during a professional span that lasted from 1915 to 1966. Among his known works are the films Once to Every Woman, released in 1920, Gentle Julia, released in 1923, and Easy Virtue, released in 1928.
In addition to his acting credits, biographical details note that Elliott was married to actress Dorothy Cumming, and they had two children together. Other biographical information identifies his spouse as Dorothy Griffin. Frank Elliott died in July 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Records indicate his death occurred on July
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
62 titles- Lady Killers (1980) as Clerk of Court
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)
- Darling, How Could You! (1951) as Simms
- The Fan (1949) as The Jeweler (uncredited)
- The Great Sinner (1949) as Englishman (uncredited)
- The Lodger (1944)
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) as Doctor (uncredited)
- I Married a Witch (1942)
- The Glass Key (1942) as Peter (uncredited)
- Zis Boom Bah (1941) as Mr. Kendricks
- Pride and Prejudice (1940) as Mathews
- New Moon (1940) as Party Guest
- Marie Antoinette (1938) as King's Chamberlain (uncredited)
- Doctor Rhythm (1938) as Lorelei's Butler
- Parnell (1937) as Judge Day
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937) as Bailey
- Wife vs. Secretary (1936) as Mr. Ted Barker (uncredited)
- The White Angel (1936) as Officer in Barracks (uncredited)
- Playboy of Paris (1930) as M. Jabert (uncredited)
- Take the Heir (1930) as Lord Tweedham
- Easy Virtue (1928) as Colonel Whittaker
- One Increasing Purpose (1927)
- The Fourth Commandment (1927) as Frederick Stoneman
- The Fighting Demon (1925) as Arnold Malvin
- Time, the Comedian (1925) as Art Class Participant (uncredited)
- Tearing Through (1925) as Mr. Greer
- The Dark Angel (1925) as Lord Beaumont
- This Woman (1924) as Gordon Duane
- Love's Wilderness (1924) as Van Arsdale
- Sinners in Silk (1924) as Sir Donald Ramsey
- The Goldfish (1924) as Duke of Middlesex
- The Painted Lady (1924) as Roger Lewis
- The Torrent (1924) as Ernest Leeds
- Gentle Julia (1923) as Randolph Crum
- Ruggles of Red Gap (1923) as Honorable George
- Garrison's Finish (1923) as Mr. Waterbury
- Red Lights (1923) as Kirk Elliott
- The Impossible Mrs. Bellew (1922) as Count Radistoff
- Alias Ladyfingers (1921) as Justin Haddon
- The Marriage of William Ashe (1921) as Geoffrey Cliffe
- The Speed Girl (1921) as Carl D'Arcy
- The Last Card (1921) as Tom Gannell
- What Would You Do (1920) as Curtis Brainerd
- Once to Every Woman (1920) as Duke of Devonshire
- The Hope (1920) as Hector Grant
- Love Insurance (1919) as Allan Harrowby
- Home (1919) as Elmer Lacy
- The Railroader (1919) as Gerald Conover
- Wings of the Morning (1919) as Lord Ventnor
- The Love That Dares (1919) as Ned Beckwith
- The Cry of the Weak (1919) as Dist. Atty. Dexter
- The Scarlet Shadow (1919) as Harvey Presby
- A School for Husbands (1917) as Sir Harry Lovell
- The Double Standard (1917) as Charles Ferguson
- John Needham's Double (1916) as Parks
- Cora (1915)
- It's No Laughing Matter (1915) as Sam
- Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo (1915) as Lord Huntersley
- Nearly a Lady (1915) as Lord Cecil Grosvenor
- Sunshine Molly (1915) as Patricia's Fiancee
- Jewel (1915) as Lawrence Evringham
- The Scarlet Sin (1915) as Richard Alen (as Frank Elliot)
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What movies or TV shows is Frank Elliott best known for?
Frank Elliott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966), Darling, How Could You! (1951), Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937), Wife vs. Secretary (1936).
When and where was Frank Elliott born?
Frank Elliott was born on February 11, 1880 in Cheshire, England, UK. They passed away on July 1, 1970.
How many credits does Frank Elliott have?
Frank Elliott has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1980.
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Subject: Frank Elliott (Actor). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Name: Frank Elliott. Profession: English film actor. Birth Date: 11 Februar...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Darling, How Could You! (1951) as Simms — aged about 71
- Wife vs. Secretary (1936) as Mr. Ted Barker (uncredited) — aged about 56
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — aged about 86
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937) as Bailey — aged about 57
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