Ben F. Wilson

1876–1930 (age 54)

Film actor/director

Biography

Ben F. Wilson was a pioneering presence both behind and in front of the silent-screen camera, bringing a steady charm and earnest leadership to the dozens of productions that bore his name.

His work as a director guided engaging dramas and westerns that helped shape early Hollywood, and his dedication to the craft remained evident until his passing; he now rests at Hollywood Forever Cemetery among fellow film pioneers.