1. William Farnum was a star of American silent cinema, and he became one of the highest-paid actors during this time.
14 Facts About William Farnum
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One of three brothers, William Farnum grew up in a family of actors.
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William Farnum made his acting debut at the age of 10 in Richmond, Virginia, in a production of Julius Caesar, with Edwin Booth playing the title character.
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William Farnum portrayed the title character of Ben-Hur on Broadway.
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Later plays William Farnum appeared in there included The Prince of India, The White Sister, The Littlest Rebel co-starring his brother Dustin and Viola Savoy, and Arizona, with Dustin.
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From 1915 to 1952, William Farnum devoted his life to motion pictures.
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William Farnum became one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, earning $10,000 per week.
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William Farnum had a daughter, named Sara Adele, with Olive White, his second wife.
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William Farnum had three children with Isabelle, his third wife.
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William Farnum died from uremia and cancer on June 5,1953, at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital.
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William Farnum is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
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On February 8,1960, William Farnum received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion-picture industry at 6322 Hollywood Boulevard.
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William Farnum was the younger brother of film actor Dustin Farnum.
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William Farnum had another brother, Marshall Farnum, who was a silent film director.