Francis X. Bushman
1883–1966 (age 83)
Actor
Biography
Francis X. Bushman rose from modest stage beginnings to become one of the silent era’s first romantic idols, commanding the screen in epics such as Ben-Hur and blending athletic presence with dignified bearing.
He later embraced sound films, offered guidance to younger performers, and kept close ties with fans even as he retired to Southern California; his memory rests among peers at Forest Lawn and his charm endures as a template for early film stardom.