Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Deceased · Born: Oct 9, 1877 · Died: May 13, 1954

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Laurel-Hardy Murder CaseThe Laurel-Hardy Murder Case
BatmanBatman
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You

Personal Details

BornOct 9, 1877 Mound City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Frank Austin, a renowned actor of his time, entered this world on October 9, 1877, in the charming town of Mound City, Missouri, United States of America. With a career spanning numerous years, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in notable films such as The Monster, Court-Martial, and Snowed In, with the latter two being released in 1926 and 1928, respectively.

Frank Austin's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall, a union that brought joy and companionship to his life. Despite his many accomplishments, Frank Austin's time on this earth came to an end on May 13, 1954, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

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1950
Arizona Territory
Arizona Territory as Jud - The Assayer
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Outlaw Gold
Outlaw Gold as Stage Agent
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1948
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
Jiggs and Maggie in Court as Mr. Beaton, an Attorney
{"id":69745,"title":"The Sea of Grass","year":"1947","character":"Second Station Agent (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sea-of-grass","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69745.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69745.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass as Second Station Agent (uncredited)
{"id":70655,"title":"Christmas Holiday","year":"1944","character":"Juryman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70655.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday as Juryman
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1943
Batman
Batman as Hotel Clerk
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Sleepy Lagoon
Sleepy Lagoon as Wolf Man (uncredited)
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Fired Wife
Fired Wife as Bartender
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1942
Private Snuffy Smith
Private Snuffy Smith as Saul - Cindy's Father
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The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":71479,"title":"Twilight on the Trail","year":"1941","character":"Steve Farley, old prospector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-on-the-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71479.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71479.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Twilight on the Trail
Twilight on the Trail as Steve Farley, old prospector
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Riders of Death Valley
Riders of Death Valley as Chuckawalla Charlie Morgan [Ch. 1]
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Hellzapoppin'
Hellzapoppin' as Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Swamp Water
Swamp Water as Fred Ulm
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All That Money Can Buy
All That Money Can Buy as Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":175711,"title":"Cafe Hostess","year":"1940","character":"Peddler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cafe-hostess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175711.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175711.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Cafe Hostess
Cafe Hostess as Peddler
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When the Daltons Rode
When the Daltons Rode as Townsman
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Spring Parade
Spring Parade as Customer
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1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Inventor (uncredited)
{"id":22678,"title":"You Can't Take It with You","year":"1938","character":"Neighbor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-take-it-with-you-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22678.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Neighbor (uncredited)
{"id":72975,"title":"3 Dumb Clucks","year":"1937","character":"Prison Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/3-dumb-clucks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72975.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72975.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
3 Dumb Clucks
3 Dumb Clucks as Prison Guard
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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo as Toothless Miner
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Paradise Express
Paradise Express as Farmer at Meeting (uncredited)
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Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice as Townsman at Church Meeting
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True Confession
True Confession as Caretaker (uncredited)
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1936
Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold as Settler-Miner in Bar
{"id":32605,"title":"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town","year":"1936","character":"George Rankin (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-deeds-goes-to-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg"},"released":1}
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as George Rankin (uncredited)
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1935
She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It as Railroad Attendant
{"id":73833,"title":"It's a Small World","year":"1935","character":"Minor Role (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/its-a-small-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73833.jpg"},"released":1}
It's a Small World
It's a Small World as Minor Role (uncredited)
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1934
March of the Wooden Soldiers
March of the Wooden Soldiers as Justice of the Peace
{"id":74471,"title":"Mystery of the Wax Museum","year":"1933","character":"Winton's Valet (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mystery-of-the-wax-museum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74471.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74471.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Winton's Valet (Uncredited)
{"id":74926,"title":"The Half-Naked Truth","year":"1932","character":"First Man with Guilty Conscience","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-half-naked-truth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74926.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74926.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth as First Man with Guilty Conscience
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The Cabin in the Cotton
The Cabin in the Cotton as Tenant Farmer (uncredited)
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1931
The Range Feud
The Range Feud as Jed Biggers
{"id":75411,"title":"Bad Girl","year":"1931","character":"Upstairs Tenement Neighbor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75411.jpg"},"released":1}
Bad Girl
Bad Girl as Upstairs Tenement Neighbor (uncredited)
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Pardon Us
Pardon Us as Prisoner with Sore Tooth
{"id":75533,"title":"The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case","year":"1930","character":"Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-laurel-hardy-murder-case","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75533.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case as Butler (uncredited)
{"id":83552,"title":"The First Auto","year":"1927","character":"Jor Saunders","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-first-auto","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83552.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83552.jpg"},"released":1}
1927
The First Auto
The First Auto as Jor Saunders
{"id":76147,"title":"The Bells","year":"1926","character":"Old Man at Inn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bells","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76147.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76147.jpg"},"released":1}
1926
The Bells
The Bells as Old Man at Inn
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1922
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Friar