Frank Keenan

Biography

Frank Keenan was a celebrated Shakespearean actor who rose to stardom on Broadway as a matinee idol, starring in hits like The Capitol and A Poor Relation. He made his film debut in 1915's "The Coward" under Reginald Barker, marking one of the first stage actors to star in Hollywood. Keenan was also a director and manager, briefly operating his own theater, the Berkeley Lyceum, where he earned recognition as both actor and leader.