Frank Fenton (actor)

Infobox actor
name = Frank Fenton (Moran)


birthdate = April 9 1906
birthplace = Hartford, Connecticut
deathdate = July 24 1957
deathplace = Los Angeles, California

Frank Fenton (Moran) (April 9 1906 - July 24 1957) was an American stage, film and television actor.

Biography

Born Francis Fenton Moran ["Los Angeles Times", January 5, 1937, Pg. 15] , the Georgetown University-graduate started his career on stage in New York, eventually starring in the Broadway versions of "Susan and God" with Gertrude Lawrence and as George Kittredge in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) alongside Katharine Hepburn. He also appeared on stage in London, and toured with Katherine Cornell in "Romeo & Juliet" and other plays.

After moving to Hollywood for Barbara Stanwyck's "Lady of Burlesque" (1943) ["Los Angeles Times", April 3, 1943, Pg. A7] , the Hartford, Connecticut native appeared in more than 80 movies and television programs. Although the majority of his motion picture career was spent in supporting roles, he starred alongside John Carradine in "Isle of Forgotten Sins" (1943), which was re-issued as "Monsoon."

Fenton was married from 1934-1948 ["Los Angeles Times", June 6, 1948, Pg. 7] to the former Queenie Bilotti, daughter of sculptor Salvadore Bilotti. The couple had two daughters, Alicia and Honoree ["Los Angeles Times", July 26, 1957, Pg. C10] ["New York Times", July 26, 1957, Pg. 19] .

He is often confused -- in print and online -- with screenwriter and novelist Frank Fenton (1903 - August 23 1971). Ironically, the actor dropped his last name early in his career to avoid confusion with other well-known Morans in New York City, including prizefighter Frank Moran, drama reporter Frank Moran, and George Moran of the popular comedy team Moran and Mack ["Los Angeles Times", January 5, 1937, Pg. 15] .

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*imdb name|0272046
* [http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=89581&mod=bio Brief biography and links to films]