Chester Barnett

Biography

Chester Barnett entered the world on February 29, 1884—a leap day rarity—amid the quiet backdrop of Piedmont, Missouri. By the dawn of the 1910s, the actor and writer had carved a niche in the nascent film industry, lending his talents to productions like *Calicowani* (1913) and *La vie de Bohème* (1916), while his later role in *The Ancient Mariner* (1925) solidified his presence on screen. Beyond the camera, he shared a lifelong bond with Dorothy M., his wife whose name remains etched in the margins of his story. Barnett’s journey concluded in 1947, when he passed away on September 22 in Jefferson City, Missouri, nearly six decades after his unusual birthdate first marked him as a man of distinction.