Fred Hornby was an American actor and director, known for The Call of the Hills (1923), The Pickwick Papers (1913), and The Pickwick Papers (Part Three) (1913). He was born in May 1872 in New York and passed away on April 14, 1929, in New York City.
Personal and Family Life
Fred Hornby was born in New York City in 1872. Not much is publicly known about his personal life or family background. He spent his career in the early 20th century, contributing to the film industry as both an actor and a director.
Career
Hornby had a notable career in film during the silent era. He appeared in several films, mainly from 1914 to 1923. His performances in adaptations of classic works, like The Pickwick Papers, helped him gain recognition in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Fred Hornby died on April 14, 1929, in New York City. His contributions to early cinema and performances in several films continue to be remembered by film historians. Hornby’s work has laid the groundwork for actors in the comedy genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The No-Account Count | 1914-10-27 | Count De Bluffe – a Fortune Hunter |
| Universal Ike Has One Foot in the Grave | 1914-03-17 | Sheriff Butternut |
| Universal Ike Makes a Monkey of Himself | 1914-04-14 | |
| Universal Ike and the School Belle | 1914-04-28 | The Sheriff |
| Universal Ike Almost a Hero | 1914-05-05 | |
| Universal Ike Gets a Line on His Wife | 1914-05-12 | |
| Universal Ike in Pursuit of Eats | 1914-05-19 | |
| Universal Ike Junior in a Battle Royal | 1914-06-02 | |
| Universal Ike Junior Is Kept from Being an Actor | 1914-06-09 | |
| Universal Ike Junior Bearly Won Her | 1914-06-16 | |
| Universal Ike Junior in a Case on the Doctor | 1914-06-23 | |
| Universal Ike Junior in Me, Him, and I | 1914-07-07 | The Father |
| Universal Ike Junior in Cupid’s Victory | 1914-07-21 | |
| Universal Ike Junior in His City Elopement | 1914-07-28 | |
| Universal Ike Junior’s Legacy | 1914-08-04 | |
| Universal Ike Junior on His Honeymoon | 1914-08-18 | |
| Universal Ike Junior at the Dance of Little L.O. | 1914-08-25 | |
| Universal Ike in Three of a Kind | 1914-10-06 | |
| Universal Ike in the Neglected Wife | 1914-10-06 | The Detective |