George F. Marion

Biography

George Francis Marion Sr., born on July 16, 1860, in San Francisco, California, was a versatile American actor and director who made his mark in both film and theater. Notable highlights of his career include starring as Chris Christofferson in the 1930 film "Anna Christie" and later as Count Cassibianca in the 1901 stage production of "The Little Duchess". His notable directing credits include the musicals "Higgledy-Piggledy" (1904) and a Broadway production of "Anna Christie" (1921). Marion passed away at the age of 85 in 1945.