Frank Beal
actor, director, writer
- Birth name:
- Elisha Frank Beal
- Born:
- 1862-09-11, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Died:
- 1934-12-20, Hollywood, California, USA
- Professions:
- actor, director, writer
Biography
Frank Beal, a notable presence in the formative years of American cinema, commenced his life's journey on 11 September 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. A versatile artist, he left his mark both as an actor and a director across various productions. His filmography includes the 1929 crime drama *The Big Diamond Robbery*, the compelling 1913 exposé *The Inside of the White Slave Traffic*, and the intriguing 1912 feature *The Devil, the Servant and the Man*. In his personal life, he shared a marital bond with Louise Lester. His career and life concluded on 20 December 1934, when he passed away in Hollywood, California, USA, the very nexus of the industry he helped shape.
