Gilbert M. Anderson
Directing · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Mar 20, 1880 · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Active 1903–1971 · Awards: Academy Honorary Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Born in 1880, ‘Broncho Billy’ Anderson is considered the first western film star. He played three film roles in “The Great Train Robbery” and then began to write, direct and act in his own films.
Filmography
The Great Train Robbery (1903) — Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited) · Assistant DirectorThe Champion (1915) — Enthusiastic Fan (uncredited)Broncho Billy's Conscience (1913) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy's Christmas Spirit (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy's Dad (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorTag Day (1909) — DirectorThe Ranch Girl's Mistake (1912) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy Reforms (1913) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Bill's Last Spree (1911) — Broncho Bill · DirectorTrailed to the Hills (1910) — Harry Forsyth · DirectorThe Deputy's Love (1910) — Bob Dean · DirectorA Moonshiner's Heart (1912) — Tom Jackson · DirectorBroncho Billy's Escapade (1912) — Broncho Billy · DirectorThe Accusation of Broncho Billy (1913) — DirectorThe Struggle (1913) — Dr. Sharp · DirectorBroncho Billy's Judgment (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorThe Squatter's Gal (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy Wins Out (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy Butts In (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorBroncho Billy, a Friend in Need (1914) — Broncho Billy · DirectorHer Realization (1915) — The Sweetheart · DirectorWine, Women and Song (1915) — The Young Man · DirectorToo Much Turkey (1915) — Frank Potter · DirectorA Flirty Affliction (1910) — Director