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George Hernandez | |
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Born | |
Died | December 31, 1922 | (aged 59)
Other names | George F. Hernandez |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1910–1922 |
Spouse | Anna Dodge |
George F. Hernandez (1863–1922) was an American silent film actor who played character parts in 67 movies, following a career as a stage actor. [1]
Hernandez was born in Placerville, California, 15 years after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. [1] He was educated in Oakland. [1]
In 1888, Hernandez made his acting debut on stage at the old California Theatre in San Francisco. [1] In 1893, he joined the J.K. Emmet company which traveled throughout the United States and Canada. [1] He later became part of the resident company at the Francois Theatre in Montreal, and also appeared at the Grand Opera House in New York. [1]
From late 1897 through May 1899, Hernandez was a traveling Shakespearean actor with the Janet Waldorf Company, appearing in As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet.[ citation needed]
Hernandez was a member of the William Nicholas Selig stock company, which pioneered filmmaking in Southern California. Later, he supported actress Myrtle Gonzalez in a series of popular outdoor adventures.[ citation needed]
His first film, The Sanatarium, was made in 1910, preceding the existence of Hollywood studios. [1]
Hernandez married actress Anna Dodge. [1] He died in Los Angeles in 1922 due to complications after surgery. [1]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (February 2024) |
George Hernandez | |
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Born | |
Died | December 31, 1922 | (aged 59)
Other names | George F. Hernandez |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1910–1922 |
Spouse | Anna Dodge |
George F. Hernandez (1863–1922) was an American silent film actor who played character parts in 67 movies, following a career as a stage actor. [1]
Hernandez was born in Placerville, California, 15 years after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. [1] He was educated in Oakland. [1]
In 1888, Hernandez made his acting debut on stage at the old California Theatre in San Francisco. [1] In 1893, he joined the J.K. Emmet company which traveled throughout the United States and Canada. [1] He later became part of the resident company at the Francois Theatre in Montreal, and also appeared at the Grand Opera House in New York. [1]
From late 1897 through May 1899, Hernandez was a traveling Shakespearean actor with the Janet Waldorf Company, appearing in As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet.[ citation needed]
Hernandez was a member of the William Nicholas Selig stock company, which pioneered filmmaking in Southern California. Later, he supported actress Myrtle Gonzalez in a series of popular outdoor adventures.[ citation needed]
His first film, The Sanatarium, was made in 1910, preceding the existence of Hollywood studios. [1]
Hernandez married actress Anna Dodge. [1] He died in Los Angeles in 1922 due to complications after surgery. [1]