J. Frank Glendon

J. Frank Glendon

Deceased · Born: Oct 25, 1885 · Died: Mar 17, 1937

Personal Details

BornOct 25, 1885 Buckskin Township, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Virginia McCandless

    ( Mar 17, 1937 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Leslie Cook

Biography

J. Frank Glendon, a renowned thespian and entrepreneur, embarked on his remarkable journey on October 25, 1885, in the picturesque Buckskin Township, Ohio, USA.

As an accomplished actor, Glendon left an indelible mark on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his performances in iconic films such as "Lights of Old Broadway" (1925),"Three Pals" (1926),and "The Lost Special" (1932).

Throughout his life, Glendon was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, Virginia McCandless and Leslie Cook, whom he married.

Despite his remarkable achievements, Glendon's life was tragically cut short, and he departed this world on March 17, 1937, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, USA.

Career

1940
Men with Steel Faces
Men with Steel Faces as Prof. Beetson (archive footage)
1936
Border Caballero
Border Caballero as Wiley Taggart
The Lion's Den
The Lion's Den as Nate Welsh
Aces and Eights
Aces and Eights as Amos Harden
1935
The Phantom Empire
The Phantom Empire as Prof. Beetson (as Frank Glendon)
The Call of the Savage
The Call of the Savage as Speaker at Conference
The Fighting Marines
The Fighting Marines as M.J. Buchanan
Cyclone of the Saddle
Cyclone of the Saddle as Wagon Train Gambler
1934
The Vanishing Shadow
The Vanishing Shadow as John Cadwell
The Red Rider
The Red Rider as Attorney
1933
Strange People
Strange People as Robert Crandall - the Butler
Sucker Money
Sucker Money as Meehan - Newspaper Editor
1932
The Lost Special
The Lost Special as Sam Slater
Law and Lawless
Law and Lawless as 'Cash' Hopton
The Texas Tornado
The Texas Tornado as Three Star Henley
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang as Arresting Officer (uncredited)
1929
1926
Upstage
Upstage as Mr. Weston