Billy Franey

Actor, Film actor

1889 – 1940

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Who was Billy Franey?

Billy Franey was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 400 films between 1914 and 1941, mostly playing comedic roles. He was actor of disheveled appearance and fuzzy mustache, usually in a suit a couple of sizes too big. His late career included numerous uncredited appearances in classics like Bringing Up Baby, and he also appeared as the father-in-law of Edgar Kennedy in several of his series of short comedies. He contracted influenza and died from complications involving the illness in 1940.

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Born
Jun 23, 1889
Chicago
Also known as
  • William Gerald Franey
  • William Franey
  • Bill Franey
  • Wm. Franey
  • Billie Franey
  • William 'Billy' Franey
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 6, 1940
Hollywood

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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