Herbert Prior | |
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Born | Oxford, Oxfordshire, England | 2 July 1867
Died | 3 October 1954 87) | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1908–34 |
Spouse | Mabel Trunnelle |
Herbert Prior (2 July 1867 – 3 October 1954) was an English silent film actor. [1] He appeared in more than 260 films between 1908 and 1934. He was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Prior was married to actress Mabel Trunnelle. [2]
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