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George Hackathorne
American actor (1896-1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Hackathorne (February 13, 1896 ā June 25, 1940) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1916 and 1939.
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Born | (1896-02-13)February 13, 1896 |
Died | June 25, 1940(1940-06-25) (aged 44) |
Years active | 1916-1938 |
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Hackathorne was born and educated in Pendleton, Oregon. Despite his mother's wishes that he get a college education, he chose to be an actor.[1] He began his career as a child actor[2] in stock theater, after which he performed in vaudeville. He and his brother had a dramatic act that toured the United States.[1]
On June 25, 1940, Hackathorne died in Hollywood, California, at age 44.[3] He was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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