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Alec B. Francis (born Alec Francis Budd, 2 December 1867 – 6 July 1934) was an English actor, largely of the silent era.[1] He appeared in more than 240 films between 1911 and 1934.

Alec B. Francis
Francis in 1916
Born	Alec Francis Budd (1867-12-02)2 December 1867 Suffolk, England
Died	6 July 1934(1934-07-06) (aged 66) Hollywood, California, United States
Years active	1911–1934
Known for	Actor
Spouse	Lucy Smith Bower (1923–1934; his death)

Biography

Francis was born in Suffolk, England.[2] He studied law at Uppingham College in England and practiced with a legal firm in London.[3]

Disliking legal work, Francis joined a stock theater company for which he played bit parts, and was baggage master and property man. He eventually came under contract with a touring company headed by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kendall, acting in leading roles in England, India, South Africa, and the United States.[3] He also performed in vaudeville.[4]

Francis served twice in the military, once for Britain and once for the United States. He was in India for a four-year tour of duty with the British Royal Horse Artillery, and He was a nurse with American forces during the Spanish-American War.[3]

Although Francis tried farming after his service as a nurse, he returned to acting and appeared in some plays, including musical productions in which he sang as a baritone. He began acting in films in 1913 and worked for Vitagraph, World, and other film studios.[3]

Francis died in Hollywood Hospital in Hollywood, California, on 6 July 1934,[3] three days after emergency abdominal surgery.[5] His funeral was held at St. Athanasius Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, and his remains cremated.[6]

Selected filmography

References

External links

• Alec B. Francis at IMDb
• Alec B. Francis at Find a Grave

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