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Frederick Burton

Known For
Acting
Born
October 20, 1871 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died
October 23, 1957
Active Years
1920–1946 (27 Years)
Total Credits
86 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 20, 1871 Died Oct 23, 1957 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 86 credits
86
Total Credits
1920–1946
27 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
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Biography

Subject: Frederick Burton (actor).
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Name: Frederick Burton.
Profession: American actor.
Birth Date: October 20, 1871.
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [1, 3] or Gosport, Indiana [2, 4, 5].
Death Date: October 23, 1957.
Death Place: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA [2, 3, 4, 5].
Filmography: Appeared in 122 films between 1914 and 1947 [2, 4, 5].
Known for: The Fighting Blade (1923), The Big Trail (1930), and Arizona (1918) [3].
Spouses: Lora Osgood and Jessie Perine Lawrie [3].
Other info: Also known as Frederi [1].

Frederick Burton was an American actor born on October 20, 1871. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Gosport, Indiana. Burton appeared in 122 films between 1914 and 1947. He is known for his work in The Fighting Blade (1923), The Big Trail (1930), and Arizona (1918). He was married to Lora Osgood and Jessie Perine Lawrie. Burton died on October 23, 1957, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. He was also known as Frederi.
"Frederick Burton was an American actor born on October 20, 1871. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Gosport, Indiana. Burton appeared in 122 films between 1914 and 1947. He is

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Career overview

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Name: Frederick Burton.
Born: October 20, 1871.
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA [1, 3] or Gosport, Indiana [2, 4, 5].
Died: October 23, 1957 (age 86).
Death Place: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA [2, 3, 4, 5].
Profession: American actor.
Career Span: 122 films between 1914 and 1947 [2, 4, 5].
Known for: The Fighting Blade (1923), The Big Trail (1930), and Arizona (1918) [3].
Credits: 86 known credits [1].
Spouses: Lora Osgood and Jessie Perine Lawrie [3].
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Frederick Burton was an American actor born on October 20, 1871. His place of birth is cited as Indianapolis, Indiana, while other records indicate he was born in Gosport, Indiana. Burton died on October 23, 1957, at the age of 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. During his life, he was married to Lora Osgood and Jessie Perine Lawrie.
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Burton's acting career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in 122 films between 1914 and 1947. He is recognized for his work in several productions, including the 1918 film Arizona, the 1923 film The Fighting Blade, and the 1930 film The Big Trail. His professional credits include 86 known entries.
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Frederick Burton was an American actor whose career in film spanned more than three decades. Born on October 20, 1871, his place of birth is recorded as Indianapolis, Indiana, though some sources list Gosport, Indiana, as his birthplace. Burton was married to Lora Osgood and Jessie Perine Lawrie. He passed away on October 23, 1957, at the age of 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

In terms of his professional contributions to cinema, Burton appeared in 122 films between the years 1914 and 1947. His body of work includes 86 known credits. He is specifically recognized for his roles in the films Arizona, released in 1918, The Fighting Blade, released in 1923, and The Big Trail, released in 1930. His filmography reflects a long-standing presence in the industry throughout the early to mid-

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Miss Susie Slagle's
Man With Two LivesJunior G-Men of the AirSilver Queen
Babes on BroadwayWashington Melodrama
Go WestBrigham YoungThird Finger, Left HandBefore I HangThe Man from Dakota
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonConfessions of a Nazi SpyJoe and Ethel Turp Call on the PresidentThe Old MaidHollywood Cavalcade
JezebelThe Saint in New YorkKentuckyAir DevilsFlight to Fame
Love Is NewsThe Duke Comes BackThe Man in Blue
FuryWife vs. SecretaryEverybody's Old ManThe Voice of Bugle AnnThe Accusing Finger
Transient LadyThe Calling of Dan MatthewsShipmates ForeverMcFadden´s Flats
One Night of LoveSadie McKeeFlirtation WalkLove BirdsSmarty
Counsellor at LawKing for a NightWhistling in the DarkThe Working ManGolden Harvest
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangToo Busy to WorkThe Woman from Monte CarloOne Way PassageThe Night of June 13
SweepstakesAn American TragedySecret ServiceFreighters of Destiny
The Big Trail
Running Wild
The Rejected Woman
The Fighting BladeBroadway Broke
Back Home and BrokeAnna Ascends
The Education of ElizabethIf Women Only Knew
HeliotropeYes or NoThe Fear Market
The Career of Katherine BushAnne of Green GablesCheating CheatersThe Teeth of the TigerGetting Mary Married
Ruggles of Red GapArizona

Full Filmography

86 titles
  • Miss Susie Slagle's (1946) as Dr. Bowen (uncredited)
  • Man With Two Lives (1942) as Hobart Bennett
  • Junior G-Men of the Air (1942) as Col. Mitchell
  • Silver Queen (1942) as Dr. Hartley
  • Babes on Broadway (1941) as Mr. Morris
  • Washington Melodrama (1941) as Dean Lawford
  • Go West (1940) as Johnson (uncredited)
  • Brigham Young (1940) as Mr. Webb
  • Advertisement
  • Third Finger, Left Hand (1940) as Mr. Thompson
  • Before I Hang (1940) as Governor Prentiss
  • The Man from Dakota (1940) as Campbellite Religious Leader
  • Gangs of Chicago (1940)
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senator Dearhorn (uncredited)
  • Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) as U.S. District Court Judge
  • Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) as Bishop Bannon
  • The Old Maid (1939) as Mr. Halsey (uncredited)
  • Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) as Thomas
  • Silver on the Sage (1939) as Tom Hamilton
  • Inside Information (1939) as Police Commissioner Fenton
  • Jezebel (1938) as First Director (uncredited)
  • The Saint in New York (1938) as William Valcross
  • Kentucky (1938) as Presiding Officer
  • Air Devils (1938) as Conspirator
  • Flight to Fame (1938) as General Darrow
  • Love Is News (1937) as J.D. Jones
  • The Duke Comes Back (1937) as Arnold Corbin
  • The Man in Blue (1937) as Parke Lewis
  • Fury (1936) as Daniel Hopkins (uncredited)
  • Wife vs. Secretary (1936) as Ned Trent (uncredited)
  • Everybody's Old Man (1936) as Aylesworth
  • The Voice of Bugle Ann (1936) as The Warden
  • The Accusing Finger (1936) as The Governor
  • Theodora Goes Wild (1936) as Governor Wyatt
  • Mummy's Boys (1936) as Professor Edwards
  • Transient Lady (1935) as Major Marshall
  • The Calling of Dan Matthews (1935) as James B. Strong
  • Shipmates Forever (1935) as Admiral Graves (uncredited)
  • McFadden´s Flats (1935) as Jefferson
  • One Night of Love (1934) as Howard - Impresario
  • Sadie McKee (1934) as Uncle Snowden (uncredited)
  • Flirtation Walk (1934) as Landacre
  • Love Birds (1934) as Barbwire
  • Smarty (1934) as Judge (uncredited)
  • Bedside (1934) as Hospital Superintendent
  • Counsellor at Law (1933) as Crayfield
  • King for a Night (1933) as Governor
  • Whistling in the Dark (1933) as Mr. Van Buren (uncredited)
  • The Working Man (1933) as Judge Larson
  • Golden Harvest (1933) as Judge Goodhue
  • No Other Woman (1933) as Anderson
  • Broadway Bad (1933) as Robert North Sr.
  • I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) as Southern Prison Official (uncredited)
  • Too Busy to Work (1932) as Judge Hardy
  • The Woman from Monte Carlo (1932) as President of Courtmartial
  • One Way Passage (1932) as The Doctor
  • The Night of June 13 (1932) as Judge (uncredited)
  • The All-American (1932) as Mr. Neuchard
  • The Wet Parade (1932) as Major Randolph
  • Fireman, Save My Child (1932) as Mr. Platt
  • Lawyer Man (1932) as Second Trial Judge (uncredited)
  • Okay, America! (1932) as The President (uncredited)
  • State's Attorney (1932) as Second Trial Judge
  • Two Seconds (1932) as Judge
  • Sweepstakes (1931) as Pop Blake
  • An American Tragedy (1931) as Samuel Griffiths
  • Secret Service (1931) as Gen. Randolph
  • Freighters of Destiny (1931) as John Macey
  • The Big Trail (1930) as Pa Bascom
  • Running Wild (1927) as D.W. Harvey
  • The Rejected Woman (1924) as Leyton Carter
  • The Fighting Blade (1923) as Oliver Cromwell
  • Broadway Broke (1923) as Augustin Daly
  • Back Home and Broke (1922) as Otis Grimley
  • Anna Ascends (1922) as Mr. Fisk
  • The Education of Elizabeth (1921) as Middleton
  • If Women Only Knew (1921) as Dr. John Strong
  • Heliotrope (1920) as Heliotrope Harry Hasdock (as Fred Burton)
  • Yes or No (1920) as Donald Vane
  • The Fear Market (1920) as Jim Carson
  • The Career of Katherine Bush (1919) as Duke Mordryn
  • Anne of Green Gables (1919) as Matthew Cuthbert
  • Cheating Cheaters (1919) as George Brockton
  • The Teeth of the Tiger (1919) as Doctor Varney
  • Getting Mary Married (1919) as Amos Bussard
  • Ruggles of Red Gap (1918) as Cousin Egbert Floud
  • Arizona (1918) as Col. Benham

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frederick Burton best known for?

Frederick Burton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Go West (1940), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO (2004), Silver on the Sage (1939).

When and where was Frederick Burton born?

Frederick Burton was born on October 20, 1871 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. They passed away on October 23, 1957.

How many credits does Frederick Burton have?

Frederick Burton has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1946.

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Frederick Burton by the numbers

86credits
86films
0TV series
1918–1946active years

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