Franklin Pangborn: Franklin Pangborn. Actor: Hail the Conquering Hero. Franklin Pangborn - a name more befitting a fictionalized bank president rather than a great comedic actor - was a singular character actor but little is known of his early years. He spent some time in developing acting talent prior to appearing on Broadway by March of 1911, and would do six plays until mid-1913. He was noticeably absent afterward and corresponding with...
Known For: Hail the Conquering Hero (Reception Committee Chairman), The Bank Dick (J. Pinkerton Snoopington), What's Cookin' (Professor Bistell), Sullivan's Travels (Mr. Casalsis)