Fred Gamble (actor)
Fred Gamble (born Fred Alvin Gambold, October 26, 1868 – February 17, 1939)[1] was an American film actor. He appeared in 138 films between 1913 and 1928. He was sometimes billed as Fred Gambold.
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Who's Who in the Film World, 1914 | |
Born | Fred Alvin Gambold October 26, 1868 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Died | February 17, 1939 70) Hollywood, California, USA | (aged
Other names | Fred Gambold |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1913-1928 |
Gamble was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. At age 15, he left his home to join a minstrel show, beginning his career as an entertainer.[2] He performed in vaudeville as a member of the Queen City Four[1] and acted in stock theater.[3] In 1912 he became a part of the American Film Company.[1]
On February 17, 1939, Gamble died in Hollywood, California, at 70.[1]
Selected filmography
- Susie's New Shoes (1914)
- A Broadway Scandal (1918)
- The Woman Under Cover (1919)
- Homespun Folks (1920)
- The Screaming Shadow (1920) - Fred Wilson
- Bullet Proof (1920)
- Love Never Dies (1921)
- Golf (1922)
- Boy Crazy (1922)
- Black Oxen (1923)
- Tumbleweeds (1925)
- Chasing Trouble (1926)
- Born to Battle (1926)
- The Blackbird (1926)
- The Red Mill (1927)
- The Fighting Stallion (1927)
- Laddie Be Good (1928)
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References
- Katchmer, George A. (2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 127–128. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- "Fred Gamble, Actor, at 70". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. February 18, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved April 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- "(untitled brief)". Los Angeles Herald. California, Los Angeles. May 31, 1908. p. 13. Retrieved March 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Fred Gamble on IMDb
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