Frank Campeau

Frank Campeau was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “3 Bad Men”, “Battling Bunyan,” and “The Life of the Party.” He was a character actor known for playing villainous roles in Hollywood films for over 25 years.

Personal and Family Life

Frank Campeau was born on December 14, 1864, in Detroit, Michigan. He was married twice, first to Lillian Stratton Corbin from June 30, 1907, until their divorce in 1917, and later to Sarah Estelle Lewis from March 14, 1923, until their divorce in 1926. He is also noted to be the great-uncle of Don Campeau, who was part of the 1960s music group, The Lettermen.

Career

Campeau began his acting career in the mid-1910s and became known for his swarthy appearance and shifty characters. He acted in a variety of films, often portraying villains or supporting characters. His career spanned from silent films to early talkies, showcasing his versatility and talent.

Death and Legacy

Frank Campeau passed away on November 5, 1943, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, due to arteriosclerosis. His contributions to film, particularly in character acting, left a lasting impression on the industry, and he is remembered as a reliable figure in Hollywood during his era.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Kid 1921-01-21 Welfare Officer (uncredited)
3 Bad Men 1926-08-28 ‘Spade’ Allen
Mr. Fix-It 1918-04-15 Uncle Henry Burroughs
Fighting Caravans 1931-02-01 Jeff Moffitt
His Majesty, the American 1919-09-01 Grand Duke Sarzeau
A Modern Musketeer 1917-12-30 Chin-de-dah
A Soldier’s Plaything 1930-10-30 Joe
The Border Patrolman 1936-06-20 Captain Stevens
King of the Sierras 1938-12-11 Jim
Girl of the Rio 1932-01-15 Bill
Reaching for the Moon 1917-11-16 Black Boris
He Comes Up Smiling 1918-09-09 John Bartlett
Abraham Lincoln 1930-11-08 General Sheridan
The First Auto 1927-06-27 Mayor Jim Robbins
The Man from Painted Post 1917-09-29 ‘Bull’ Madden
The Last of the Duanes 1930-08-31 Luke Stevens
Just Tony 1922-08-19 Lew Hervey
The Saddle Hawk 1925-03-08 Buck Brent
Robin Hood of El Dorado 1936-03-17 Coach Driver Steve
Hop-a-long Cassidy 1935-08-23 Frisco
The Alaskan 1924-09-14 Stampede Smith
The Life of the Party 1920-11-21 Judge Voris
Empty Saddles 1936-12-20 Kit Kress
The Painted Trail 1938-02-16 U. S. Marshal G. Masters
Say It with Songs 1929-08-05 Officer
Murder on the Yukon 1940-02-25 Man in the Store
Captain Thunder 1930-12-27 Hank
Black Aces 1937-09-04 Cowhand Ike Bowlaigs
North of Hudson Bay 1923-11-18 Cameron MacDonald
When the Clouds Roll By 1919-12-28 Mark Drake
Smoky 1933-12-08 Scrubby
Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Throughout the Ages 1916-09-04 Extra (uncredited)
Battling Bunyan 1924-02-11 Jim Canby
Trifles 1930-01-30 Sheriff Henry Peters
The Isle of Lost Ships 1923-03-17 Detective Jackson
Sea Horses 1926-02-22 Senor Cordoza
Headin’ South 1918-02-25 Spanish Joe
Say! Young Fellow 1918-06-16 The Villain
Bound in Morocco 1918-07-28 Basha El Harib
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo 1919-05-25 Crooked Sheriff