Broncho Billy Anderson

Broncho Billy Anderson
Anderson c. 1913
Born
Maxwell Henry Aronson

(1880-03-21)March 21, 1880
DiedJanuary 20, 1971(1971-01-20) (aged 90)
Resting placeChapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesGilbert M. Anderson
Occupations
Years active1903–1965
Spouse
Mollie Louise Schabbleman
(m. 1910)
Children1
RelativesLeona Anderson (sister)

Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (born Maxwell Henry Aronson; March 21, 1880 – January 20, 1971) was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who was the first star of the Western film genre.[1] He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the film industry.

  1. ^ "Broncho Billy Anderson is Dead at 88". The New York Times. January 21, 1971.