George Hackathorne

George Hackathorne (February 13, 1896 June 25, 1940) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1916 and 1939.

George Hackathorne
Stars of the Photoplay, 1924
Born(1896-02-13)February 13, 1896
Pendleton, Oregon, US
DiedJune 25, 1940(1940-06-25) (aged 44)
Los Angeles, California, US
Years active1916-1938

Hackathorne was born and educated in Pendleton, Oregon. Despite his mother's wishes that he get a college education, he chose to be an actor. He began his career as a child actor in stock theater, after which he performed in vaudeville. He and his brother had a dramatic act that toured the United States.

On June 25, 1940, Hackathorne died in Hollywood, California, at age 44. He was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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