Curtis Benton
1885–1938 (age 53)
Biography
Curtis Benton, born in 1885, excelled as a versatile performer and writer, deftly navigating silent dramas and comedic shorts with an affable presence that made him a consistent favorite among studio crews.
He carried an earnest professionalism from the earliest days of cinema through to his later years, and his gentle wit continues to echo among the friends and fans who honor him at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.