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John Lowell (actor)

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John Lowell
BornApril 22, 1875
DiedSeptember 19, 1937 (aged 62)
Other namesJohn Lowell Russell
OccupationActor
Years active1919–1933 (film)
SpouseLillian Case Russell
ChildrenEvangeline Russell
John L. Russell

John Lowell (April 11, 1875 – September 19, 1937)[1] was an American film actor who starred in several productions during the silent era.[2] He is sometimes credited as John Lowell Russell.

Biography

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Lowell was born in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.[1] He was married to the screenwriter Lillian Case Russell. The actress Evangeline Russell and the cinematographer John L. Russell were their children.

Lowell began his film career in 1919, appearing in two shorts.[1] He was a producer for Lowell Film Productions, whose work included Red Love (1925).[2]

On September 19, 1937, Lowell died in Los Angeles, California.[1]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Katchmer, George A. (20 May 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 219–220. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Hearne, Joanna (25 January 2013). Native Recognition: Indigenous Cinema and the Western. SUNY Press. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-4384-4399-7. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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