Bob Fleming was an American actor known for his roles in The Trailer, Gun Gospel, and The Fighting Streak.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 19, 1878, in Picton, Ontario, Canada, Bob Fleming was the son of Robert J. Fleming and Janet Ruthven Fleming. He had at least one sibling and later moved with his family to a cattle ranch in Montana. He married Mary Elizabeth Van Dusen around 1915 and they had one daughter named Marian Patricia Fleming, born on September 14, 1919. Although he suffered from a foot injury that caused a limp, he became known for his exceptional horsemanship skills.
Career
Bob Fleming began his acting career in Western films around 1914, leveraging his experience as an expert horseman. He starred in various movies throughout the silent film era, taking on many different roles. He was present during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which was a significant event in his life. His passion for acting and involvement in the film industry made him a recognized figure in early cinema.
Death and Legacy
Bob Fleming passed away on October 4, 1933. His contributions to the film industry, particularly in Westerns, helped pave the way for other actors in the genre. Fleming’s works continue to be celebrated among classic film enthusiasts, and his performances remain a part of early cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Trailer | 1925-02-21 | Chief Rustler |
| Gun Gospel | 1927-11-06 | ‘Dad’ Walker |
| The Fighting Streak | 1922-05-13 | Chick Heath |
| Riding for Life | 1925-07-30 | Tex DeLong |
| The Man From Home | 1914-11-09 | Ribiere (as Robert Fleming) |
| The Lone Star Ranger | 1930-01-05 | Second Deputy |
| Six-Shooter Andy | 1918-02-24 | Whiskey Bill |
| King Cowboy | 1928-11-26 | Jim Randall (as Robert Fleming) |
| The Fighting Sap | 1924-06-30 | Sheriff (as Robert Fleming) |
| The Riding Renegade | 1928-02-19 | Ed Stacey |
| The Mojave Kid | 1927-09-25 | Big Olaf |
| Biff Bang Buddy | 1924-09-15 | Shane McCune (as Robert Fleming) |
| The Hurricane Horseman | 1925-10-14 | Sheriff |
| With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo | 1926-08-01 | Jim Bowie |
| The Immigrant | 1915-12-20 | Officer on Board Ship |
| To Have and to Hold | 1916-03-05 | Red Gill |
| The Love Mask | 1916-04-13 | Jim, a miner |
| The Selfish Woman | 1916-07-09 | Foreman |
| The House with the Golden Windows | 1916-08-10 | Peabody’s Overseer |
| The Bantam Cowboy | 1928-08-12 | Sheriff Jason Todd |
| The Fightin’ Redhead | 1928-07-01 | Bob Anderson |
| Nugget Nell | 1919-07-27 | Badman #2 |