Franklyn Farnum
Biography
Franklyn Farnum was a character actor and Hollywood extra who transitioned from leading roles in silent films to obscure parts in talkies and TV shows. Notably, he appeared as an undertaker in Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) and as a factory worker in George Pal's "Destination Moon" (1950). With over 1,100 film credits, Farnum also had a connection to eight Best Picture Oscar winners.