Coit Albertson Explained

Coit Albertson
Birth Name:Edward Coit Albertson
Birth Date:October 14, 1880
Birth Place:Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting Place:Inglewood Park Cemetery
Other Names:C. Albertson
Cort Albertson
E. Coit Albertson
Occupation:Actor

Edward Coit Albertson (October 14, 1880 – December 13, 1953) was an American stage and film actor.

Biography

Albertson was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Elizabeth (née Stock) Albertson,[1] [2] and began his acting career on Broadway, where, among other productions, he played in Stubborn Cinderella. He was also active in vaudeville.[3]

Eventually he became a leading man of the 1920s, and was well known for his many character roles in motion pictures. He became one of the large number of silent movie actors who either would not or could not make the transition to the talkie era.

His cremated remains are located in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California.

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. US Census Records – 1900
  2. California Death Records
  3. News: Keith Program Is Rated High . 3 April 2019 . The Charlotte News . December 18, 1921 . North Carolina, Charlotte . 30. Newspapers.com.