Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who was the first star of the Western film genre. He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for... Wikipedia
Born: March 21, 1880, Little Rock, AR
Died: January 20, 1971 (age 90 years), South Pasadena, CA
Spouse: Mollie Louise Schabbleman (m. 1910–1971)
Production company: Essanay Studios
Place of burial: Chapel of the Pines, Los Angeles, CA
Parents: Henry Aronson and Esther Aronson