Gilbert M. Anderson

Biography

Born in 1880, ‘Broncho Billy’ Anderson is considered the first western film star. He played three film roles in “The Great Train Robbery” and then began to write, direct and act in his own films. After co-founding the Essanay Studios in 1907 with George Kirk Spoor, Anderson appeared in some 300 short films. But it was his 148 western shorts playing cowboy Bronco Billy that made him a star. He retired for the first time in 1916 but made a few comebacks, including producing movies into the 1950s for his company, Progressive Pictures. He received an honorary Oscar in 1958 as a “motion picture pioneer.” Anderson came out of retirement one more time for a cameo in 1965’s “The Bounty Hunter.” He died at age of 90 1971.

Filmografi

His Regeneration1915 · The RegenerateThe Champion1915 · Enthusiastic Fan (uncredited)Her Lesson1916 · The CapitalistThe Great Train Robbery1903 · Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs2000 · (archive footage)Tag Day1909 · Alkali Ike Bests Broncho Billy1912 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Christmas Dinner1911 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy and the Western Girls1913 · Broncho BillyThe Bachelor's Burglar1915 · The BachelorBroncho Billy's Punishment1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Jealousy1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Wild Ride1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Leap1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy, a Friend in Need1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Brother1915 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Mexican Wife1912 · Broncho BillyA Cowboy's Vindication1910 · Frank MorrisonBroncho Billy's Duty1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy Reforms1913 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy, Outlaw1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Dad1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy's Sermon1914 · Broncho BillyBroncho Billy Rewarded1914 · Broncho Billy