Elton Fairbanks
American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer (1883–1939)
1883 — 1939
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer (1883–1939)
Born
May 23, 1883
Died
1939 (age ~56)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in DenverDied in Santa Monica
1883
Born in Denver (1883-05-23)
1939
Died in Santa Monica
1939
AwardAcademy Honorary Award
About
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. was an American actor and filmmaker best known for being the first actor to play the masked vigilante Zorro and other swashbuckling roles in silent films. One of the biggest stars of the silent era, Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He was also a founding member of United Artists as well as the Motion Picture Academy and hosted the 1st Academy Awards in 1929.
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Who is Elton Fairbanks?+
Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. was an American actor and filmmaker best known for being the first actor to play the masked vigilante Zorro and other swashbuckling roles in silent films. One of the biggest stars of the silent era, Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He was also a found
What does the name Elton mean?+
The name Elton means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Elton Fairbanks born?+
Elton Fairbanks was born on May 23, 1883.
When did Elton Fairbanks die?+
Elton Fairbanks died in 1939, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.
The name Elton is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Elton — May 23, 1883
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Legend.
— anon
Respect.
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