Berton ChurchillBerton Churchill (December 9, 1876 - October 10, 1940) was a Canadian actor. Born in Toronto, Ontario. As a young man interested in the theater, he headed to New York City where he began an acting career that soon put him on the Broadway stage. There, he was one of the earliest members of Actors Equity and sat on the Council. In 1919 he was in charge of the New York headquarters during the Equity strike in which fellow Canadian and friend, actress Marie Dressler assumed a major part with him that led to her being blacklisted by the producers. With the advent of filmmaking in New York Berton Churchill appeared in several motion pictures, and in the 1920s, following the use of sound in film, he moved to Hollywood, California. There, his powerful stage voice and commanding presence landed him numerous supporting roles, usually as the stern or pompous character with such roles as a banker, a State Governor, or a land baron. Much in demand, in more than 125 films Churchill worked for some of the great directors such as Otto Preminger, John Ford, and Frank Capra. As well, he performed with many of the most famous stars of the day such as Bette Davis, Jeanette MacDonald, Tyrone Power, Edward G. Robinson, and Will Rogers. One of Churchill's better known roles was with John Wayne in John Ford's highly acclaimed 1939 film, "Stagecoach." In 1925, Berton Churchill helped found the Masquers club that led to him and five other actors creating the Screen Actors Guild in 1933. Berton Churchill died in New York City. His body was returned to the west coast to be interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. See also:Other Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood This page about Berton Churchill includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Berton Churchill News stories about Berton Churchill External links for Berton Churchill Videos for Berton Churchill Wikis about Berton Churchill Discussion Groups about Berton Churchill Blogs about Berton Churchill Images of Berton Churchill |
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See also:Other Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood. James Craig may refer to:. His body was returned to the west coast to be interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. The iron barque James Craig. Berton Churchill died in New York City. Jim Craig, American hockey player. In 1925, Berton Churchill helped found the Masquers club that led to him and five other actors creating the Screen Actors Guild in 1933. James Terrill Craig (1939-1978); Manson Family associate. One of Churchill's better known roles was with John Wayne in John Ford's highly acclaimed 1939 film, "Stagecoach.". James Craig, birth name James Henry Meador (1912-1985); American actor. Robinson, and Will Rogers. James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon (1871-1940); first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. As well, he performed with many of the most famous stars of the day such as Bette Davis, Jeanette MacDonald, Tyrone Power, Edward G. James Craig, Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1855. Much in demand, in more than 125 films Churchill worked for some of the great directors such as Otto Preminger, John Ford, and Frank Capra. James Henry Craig (1748-1812); British military officer and colonial administrator of The Canadas. There, his powerful stage voice and commanding presence landed him numerous supporting roles, usually as the stern or pompous character with such roles as a banker, a State Governor, or a land baron. With the advent of filmmaking in New York Berton Churchill appeared in several motion pictures, and in the 1920s, following the use of sound in film, he moved to Hollywood, California. In 1919 he was in charge of the New York headquarters during the Equity strike in which fellow Canadian and friend, actress Marie Dressler assumed a major part with him that led to her being blacklisted by the producers. There, he was one of the earliest members of Actors Equity and sat on the Council. As a young man interested in the theater, he headed to New York City where he began an acting career that soon put him on the Broadway stage. Born in Toronto, Ontario. Berton Churchill (December 9, 1876 - October 10, 1940) was a Canadian actor. |