| FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN was born in Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 1885. He spent
his early days there and was educated at Ammondale College, Maryland. He
was a great athlete, noted boxer and wrestler. After leaving college he
received a small role in a dramatic company. Entered motion pictures in
1911 with Essanay, and at one time was the most popular screen actor. He
was chosen by Goldwyn to play the role of Messala in the production of "Ben
Hur." Height, five feet, eleven inches; weight, 186 pounds. Brown hair
and blue eyes. He is married to Beverly Bayne. |