Arthur Gardner Rankin Sr.[1] (August 30, 1895 – March 23, 1947) was an American film actor.[2]
Arthur Rankin | |
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Born | (1895-08-30)August 30, 1895 New York City, United States |
Died | March 23, 1947(1947-03-23) (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1914–1941 (film) |
Children | Arthur Rankin Jr. |
Parent(s) | Phyllis Rankin Harry Davenport (step-father) |
Arthur Rankin was born in New York, the son of actress Phyllis Rankin. She later married actor Harry Davenport, who adopted Arthur.[3] He was the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew. Rankin served in the United States Marine Corps during World War I, and received a medical discharge in 1918. He then joined the British Army. During World War II, Rankin rejoined the Marine Corps.[4] Rankin married Marian Mansfield,[5] and they had two sons, one of them being animator Arthur Rankin Jr.. He died on March 22, 1947, of a cerebral hemorrhage.[4]