Gilbert M. Anderson

Gilbert M. Anderson , Directing

Biography

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. After co-founding the Essanay Studios in 1907 with George Kirk Spoor, Anderson appeared in some 300 short films. But it was his 148 western shorts playing cowboy Bronco Billy that made him a star. He retired for the first time in 1916 but made a few comebacks, including producing movies into the 1950s for his company, Progressive Pictures. He received an honorary Oscar in 1958 as a “motion picture pioneer.” Anderson came out of retirement one more time for a cameo in 1965’s “The Bounty Hunter.” He died at age of 90 1971.

Personal Info

Know for

Directing

Birthday

March 20 1880

Place of Birth

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

The Western: A Lost TV SpecialThe ChampionShootin' MadBroncho Billy's AdventureAlkali Ike Bests Broncho BillyBroncho Billy and the Western GirlsBroncho Billy's Narrow EscapeWhy Broncho Billy Left Bear CountyCharlie Chaplin: The Long Year at EssanayThe Movies March OnThe Film ParadeAdventures of Sherlock HolmesBroncho Billy's CaptureA Wife of the HillsBroncho Billy's Last Hold-UpBroncho Billy and the Rustler's ChildThe Train WreckersBroncho Billy's Christmas DinnerThe Cowboy CowardWhat Happened in the TunnelBroncho Billy and the BabyThe Making of Broncho BillyThe Son-of-a-GunBroncho Billy and the GreaserBroncho Billy's Fatal JokeBroncho Billy and the SchoolmistressBroncho Billy's SentenceThe Good-for-NothingThe Legend of Rudolph ValentinoStars of YesterdayLife with HenryHumanityA Christmas RevengeThe Convict's ThreatBroncho Billy, a Friend in NeedThe Face at the CurtainHis Wife's SecretAndy of the Royal MountedThe Outlaw's AwakeningWhen Love and Honor CalledThe Western WayThe Tell-Tale HandBroncho Billy's Double EscapeBroncho Billy's JudgmentBroncho Billy Puts One OverBroncho Billy and the SheriffThe Bachelor's BurglarBroncho Billy's PunishmentBroncho Billy's JealousyBroncho Billy, OutlawBroncho Billy and the Mine SharkBroncho Billy's DutyBroncho Billy's CunningRed Riding Hood of the HillsBroncho Billy's LeapBroncho Billy's DecisionBroncho Billy's SchemeBroncho Billy -- Gun-ManBroncho Billy's MissionBroncho Billy's MotherBroncho Billy -- FavoriteBroncho Billy RewardedBroncho Billy TrappedThe Strategy of Broncho Billy's SweetheartSnakeville's New DoctorA Night on the RoadThe Three GamblersThe New Schoolmarm of Green RiverBroncho Billy Gets SquareHis RegenerationBroncho Billy's GratefulnessBroncho Billy and the MaidAn Indian's FriendshipBroncho Billy's HeartThe Reward for Broncho BillyBroncho Billy and the Sheriff's KidBroncho Billy's Mexican WifeBroncho Billy's Last DeedBroncho Billy's PromiseBroncho Billy OutwittedBroncho Billy for SheriffBroncho Billy's PalBroncho Billy and the Indian MaidA Story of MontanaBroncho Billy and the VigilanteOutwitting PapaBroncho Billy's GratitudeWestern HeartsBroncho Billy's BrotherBroncho Billy's StrategyBroncho Billy and the Schoolmam's SweetheartBroncho Billy's VengeanceBroncho Billy's TeachingsThe Stage Driver's DaughterA Western RedemptionBroncho Billy's SecretTown Hall, TonightThe Strike at the Little Jonny MineBroncho Billy's SquarenessBroncho Bill's Last SpreeSpike Shannon's Last FightThe Redemption of Broncho BillyA Pal's OathBroncho Billy and the BanditsThe Indian and the ChildThe Bandit's ChildA Road Agent's LoveBroncho Billy ReformsThe Bounty KillerBroncho Billy's MistakeBroncho Billy and the Navajo MaidBroncho Billy and the RattlerThe Outlaw's SacrificeThe Corporation and the Ranch GirlBroncho Billy-GuardianBroncho Billy and the Bad ManBroncho Billy and the Red ManAcross the PlainsThe Outlaw and the ChildBroncho Billy's BibleThe Smuggler's DaughterThe Deputy and the GirlTag DayA Child of the WestHubby's SchemeThe Mexican's FaithThe Inference of Broncho BillyA Gambler of the WestBroncho Billy Well RepaidBroncho Billy's True LoveA Westerner's WayThe Treachery of Broncho Billy's PalBroncho Billy and the Settler's DaughterBroncho Billy's Christmas DeedBroncho Billy's First ArrestBroncho Billy and the Outlaw's MotherIngomar of the HillsBroncho Billy's ElopementThe Doctor's DutyBroncho Billy and the False NoteBroncho Billy and the Sheriff's OfficeBroncho Billy and the Escaped BanditBroncho Billy's Greaser DeputyBroncho Billy and the SistersBroncho Billy's DadBroncho Billy's Christmas SpiritBroncho Billy and the Claim JumpersBroncho Billy's ConscienceThe Tomboy on Bar ZGolden Saddles, Silver SpursThe Great Train RobberyThe Messenger Boy's Mistake