Frank Craven

Biography

Frank Craven was born in Boston on August 24, 1875, to a theatrical family and began performing at age three. He went on to have an illustrious career as a stage actor, playwright, and screenwriter, including notable roles in films such as "Son of Dracula" (1943) and "Keeper of the Flame" (1942). Craven is perhaps best known for originating the role of the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder's Our Town.