Frederick Vroom was a Canadian-American actor, best known for his roles in The General, The Navigator, and The Great Lover. He started acting in films in 1910 and had a long career in silent films before his passing.
Personal and Family Life
Frederick Vroom was born on November 11, 1857, in Clement, Nova Scotia, Canada. He married a woman named Florence, but little is known about their relationship. Vroom’s passion for acting began at the age of 16 after watching Edwin Booth perform in Julius Caesar, inspiring him to pursue a career in theater and film.
Career
Vroom’s acting career took off when he started working with Thanhauser in 1910. He briefly left acting to prospect for gold in Alaska but returned to the industry, eventually performing alongside famous actors like Edwin Booth in various Shakespearean plays. His film career included many notable performances, especially in the silent film era.
Death and Legacy
Frederick Vroom passed away on June 24, 1942, from a heart attack in Hollywood, California, USA. His contributions to film and theater, particularly during the silent film era, have left a lasting impact on the industry. He is remembered for his versatile performances and significant role in early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The General | 1926-12-25 | A Southern General |
| The Navigator | 1924-09-28 | John O’Brien |
| The Great Lover | 1920-11-15 | Doctor |
| The Day of Faith | 1923-10-20 | Marley Maynard |
| Second Fiddle | 1939-06-30 | Minor Role |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Paine’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Woman Against Woman | 1938-06-24 | Justice of the Peace |
| The Jungle Child | 1916-10-01 | Seqor Grijalva |
| The Primitive Lover | 1922-04-30 | Mr. Graham |
| The Acquittal | 1923-11-19 | Carter Ames |
| The Millionaire | 1921-11-14 | Delmar |
| Sporting Youth | 1924-02-04 | John K. Walker |
| Where the West Begins | 1919-03-02 | Luther Caldwell |
| The Tiger’s Claw | 1923-04-22 | Colonel Byng |
| Ruy Blas | 1914-01-01 | |
| White and Unmarried | 1921-05-29 | Mr. Welter (as Fred Vroom) |
| The Marriage Pit | 1920-10-18 | |
| Betty Takes a Hand | 1918-01-06 | Peter Marshall |
| A Tokyo Siren | 1920-06-14 | Mr. Chandler |
| Little Red Decides | 1918-02-24 | |
| The Fourteenth Lover | 1922-01-09 | Mr. Marchmont |
| Idaho! | 1925-03-01 | David Cameron |
| The Serpent’s Tooth | 1917-05-28 | Matthew Addison-Brown |
| The Glorious Fool | 1922-01-01 | Mr. Lindley Grant |
| 813 | 1920-11-14 | Prefect of Police |
| His Hour | 1924-09-29 | English Minister |
| The Reckless Age | 1924-08-16 | |
| The Forest Rose | 1912-11-29 | Albert Maywood (Part I) |
| The Woman Who Did Not Care | 1913-04-01 | The Father |
| One of the Finest | 1919-06-01 | Robert Fulton Hudson |
| The Six Best Cellars | 1920-02-08 | Mrs. Teak |
| The Faith Healer | 1921-03-13 | Matthew Beeler |
| A Gentleman of Leisure | 1915-03-01 | Macklin, Pitt’s Friend |