Frank Opperman

Frank Opperman was an American actor who is best known for During the Round-Up, An Indian’s Loyalty, and Neighbors. He was born in 1861 in Houston, Texas, and passed away on April 26, 1922, in San Diego, California.

Personal and Family Life

Details about Frank Opperman’s personal and family life are limited. He was born in Houston, Texas, but not much is known about his upbringing or family background. Throughout his life, he was involved in the early film industry as an actor.

Career

Frank Opperman had a notable career in silent films, appearing in a variety of roles. He was particularly active during the early 1910s and featured in many short films. Some of his roles included diverse characters such as a ranchero, a sheriff, and various townspeople.

Death and Legacy

Frank Opperman died on April 26, 1922, in San Diego, California. Despite the passage of time, his contributions to early cinema remain remembered through his filmography, showcasing the diverse roles he played during the silent film era.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
He Would a Hunting Go	1913-12-29	Villager
A Flirt’s Mistake	1914-01-12	Rajah’s Associate
His Favorite Pastime	1914-03-16	Husband
The Under-Sheriff	1914-01-08	Villager
Rebecca’s Wedding Day	1914-01-24	Wedding Guest
Tango Tangle	1914-03-09	Clarinetist / Guest (uncredited)
Mabel’s Married Life	1914-06-20	Sporting Goods Salesman (uncredited)
Mabel’s Busy Day	1914-06-13	Spectator (uncredited)
The Face on the Barroom Floor	1914-08-10	Drinker (uncredited)
The Property Man	1914-08-01	Man in Front Row Audience (uncredited)
The Knockout	1914-06-11	Fight Promoter (uncredited)
Tillie’s Punctured Romance	1914-12-21	Rev. D. Simpson / Guest / Station Cop / Movie Spectator (uncredited)
The Masquerader	1914-08-27	Actor (uncredited)
Fatty’s New Role	1915-02-01	Bearded Dark-Vested Saloon Customer (uncredited)
The Primal Call	1911-06-21	A Servant / On Ship
Her Fame and Shame	1917-03-24	The Sheriff
Love in Armor	1915-03-11	The Sweetheart’s Father
The Beating He Needed	1912-10-07	Mabel’s father
Stolen Glory	1912-10-14	Old soldier
The Ambitious Butler	1912-10-21	Father
An Indian’s Loyalty	1913-08-15	The Ranchero
The Feathered Nest	1916-08-06	Justice John Lincoln Stubbs
The Rent Jumpers	1915-04-07	The Landlord
A Lucky Leap	1915-02-22	The Store Owner
Colored Villainy	1915-01-26	Rastus – the Farmer
The Mate of the Alden Bessie	1912-01-04	The Man at the Wheel
A Bear Affair	1915-04-28	The Lodgekeeper
Hash House Mashers	1915-01-16	The Landlord
Broken Ways	1913-03-08	Road Agent’s Gang Member
‘Curses!’ They Remarked	1914-11-05	Blackheart Sr.
Fatty’s Magic Pants	1914-12-13	Clothing Store Operator (uncredited)
A Lodging for the Night	1912-05-09	The Owner of the Gambling Hall
Iola’s Promise	1912-03-14	Frank’s Sweetheart’s Father
Fate’s Interception	1912-04-08	The Old Man
The Little Tease	1913-04-12	On Street / In Lunchroom / A Prospector
His Second Childhood	1914-12-26	The Suitor’s Sweetheart’s Father
His Luckless Love	1915-03-18	1st Sanctimonious Man
The Mender of Nets	1912-02-15	Fisherman
A Timely Interception	1913-06-07	Second Oil Rig Foreman
Ramona	1910-05-23	Ranch Hand