J. Herbert Frank Explained

J. Herbert Frank
Birth Date:12 May 1885
Birth Place:New York City, US
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, US
Yearsactive:1914-1924
Occupation:Actor

J. Herbert Frank (May 12, 1885  - March 7, 1926) was an American actor of the silent era and on stage. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1914 and 1924. He was sometimes billed as Herbert Frank. Frank was born in Manhattan, New York City.

On Broadway, he performed in ""Don Juan (1921) and La Belle Paree / Bow-Sing / Tortajada (1911).[1]

He died on March 7, 1926, in Los Angeles, California by committing suicide in his apartment using chloroform and gas. According to the Oakland Tribune, Frank had previously been involved in narcotic investigations surrounding the death of Wallace Reid, and killed himself to avoid a trial on charges of creating a disturbance.[2]

In 1922, in response to allegations, Frank denied knowing Wallace Reid.[3]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. Herbert Frank . Internet Broadway Database . The Broadway League . September 4, 2019 . https://archive.today/20190904211027/https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/j-herbert-frank-78896 . September 4, 2019 . live .
  2. News: March 11, 1926 . Film Actor Kills Self to Dodge Trial . . 1 . Scheduled to appear in a Pasadena court today on a disturbance charge, J. Herbert Frank, film actor, committed suicide in his apartment here. Frank used chloroform and gas in killing himself. The actor was involved in the narcotic investigations which surrounded the death of Wallace Reid a few years ago.
  3. News: Pastors ask drug inquiry . September 4, 2019 . The Los Angeles Times . December 19, 1922 . California, Los Angeles . 2. Newspapers.com.