Oscar Gahan

Oscar Gahan

Deceased · Born: Aug 20, 1888 · Died: Mar 24, 1958

Personal Details

BornAug 20, 1888 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Spouse
  • Josephine Whiteley

    ( Nov 1, 1919 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Julia Magdaline Newell

    ( Jun 21, 1911 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Josephine Morong Runnels

    ( Dec 2, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Marguerite

    ( Dec 2, 2025 to Mar 24, 1958 )
Parents
  • Sarah Porterfield
  • John James Gahan
Relatives
  • Sharmagne Leland-St. John (Grandchild)

Biography

Meet the remarkable Canadian violinist, a child prodigy who left an indelible mark on the world of music at a tender age. This extraordinary individual, a mere 5 years old at the time, had the incredible privilege of performing a command show for the esteemed Prince of Wales, who would later ascend to the throne as King Edward VII.

As if this remarkable feat wasn't enough, this prodigious violinist also held a special familial connection to the legendary actor Walter Huston, making them first cousins. Moreover, this talented individual's own offspring, Baby Rose, went on to become a successful child actress, perpetuating the family's artistic legacy.

Furthermore, this remarkable violinist's lineage continued to flourish through their grandchildren, including the accomplished Sharmagne Leland-St. John-Sylbert. And, as if that weren't enough, this remarkable family's creative streak extended to a fifth generation, with the talented 'Daisy Alexandra Sylbert' being their great-granddaughter.

Career

1941
Billy the Kid's Round-Up
Billy the Kid's Round-Up as Man Reporting Murder
Sheriff of Tombstone
Sheriff of Tombstone as Bonanza Piano Player
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe as Gambler (uncredited)
In Old Cheyenne
In Old Cheyenne as Accordion Player
1940
Billy the Kid in Texas
Billy the Kid in Texas as Barfly Watching Fight
Young Bill Hickok
Young Bill Hickok as Piano Player
The Cheyenne Kid
The Cheyenne Kid as Posse Rider
1939
Sundown on the Prairie
Sundown on the Prairie as Saloon Gunman (archive footage)
New Frontier
New Frontier as Accordion Player
In Old Monterey
In Old Monterey as Guitarist
Southward Ho!
Southward Ho! as Reb Soldier
1938
1937
Doomed at Sundown
Doomed at Sundown as Roulette Table Man
Valley of Terror
Valley of Terror as Piano Player
1936
Gun Grit
Gun Grit as Henchman Don
Vengeance of Rannah
Vengeance of Rannah as Henchman Nolan
The Fugitive Sheriff
The Fugitive Sheriff as Fiddler (uncredited)
Aces and Eights
Aces and Eights as Gambler (uncredited)
Red River Valley
Red River Valley as Construction Worker (uncredited)
1935
Texas Jack
Texas Jack as Tuck, A Minstrel (Nip in Credits)
North of Arizona
North of Arizona as Fiddle Player
Gun Play
Gun Play as Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)