Robert Harron

1893–1920 (age 27)

Actor

Biography

Robert Harron began as a child performer and grew into one of D. W. Griffith's most earnest and sympathetic supporting players, lending sincerity to landmark films such as The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance.

His hopeful presence on screen inspired audiences during the silent era, and though his life was cut tragically short, his contributions to early cinema continue to be honored at Calvary Cemetery.