Francis Compton (actor)

Francis Sidney Compton Mackenzie (/ˈkʌmptən/; 4 May 1885 – 17 September 1964), known professionally as Francis Compton and also known as Frank Compton, was an English actor. He appeared in several films and television programmes but was primarily known for his stage performances. He was a member of the Compton acting family.

This article is about the English actor. For the encyclopaedia publisher, see F. E. Compton. For the 17th-century English soldier and politician, see Sir Francis Compton. For the 19th-century English politician, see Francis Compton (Conservative politician).
Francis Compton
Born
Francis Sidney Compton Mackenzie

(1885-05-04)4 May 1885
Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Died17 September 1964(1964-09-17) (aged 79)
Stamford, Connecticut, US
OccupationActor
Years active1904–1964
Spouses
Peggy Dundas
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(divorced)​
    Mary Wetmore Wells
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    (before 1964)​
    Children5
    RelativesFay Compton (sister)
    Compton Mackenzie (brother)
    Viola Compton (sister)
    Edward Compton (father)
    Virginia Frances Bateman (mother)
    Henry Compton (grandfather)
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