Gilbert M. Anderson

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Here are the key biographical details about Gilbert M. Anderson:

• Name: Gilbert M. Anderson
• Also Known As: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, G. M. Anderson, G.M. Anderson, Gilbert Anderson, Bronco Billy Anderson, Broncho Billy Anderson, George M. Anderson, G.M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, George Anderson, Max Aronson, Maxwell Henry Aronson
• Date of Birth: March 20, 1880
• Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
• Date of Death: January 20, 1971
• Gender: Male
• Job Title: Director
• Crew Jobs: Director, Writer, Producer, Story, Second Unit Director

Who is Gilbert M. Anderson?

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.

What is Gilbert M. Anderson known for?

With over 342 credits, Gilbert M. Anderson's most celebrated works include:

• The Great Train Robbery (1903, Movie)
• The Champion (1915, Movie)
• The Lucky Dog (1921, Movie)
• His Regeneration (1915, Movie)
• The Soilers (1923, Movie)
• Mud and Sand (1922, Movie)
• The Bounty Killer (1965, Movie)
• What Happened in the Tunnel (1903, Movie)
• Mr. Flip (1909, Movie)
• The Train Wreckers (1905, Movie)

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