John Lowell | |
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Born | April 22, 1875 Pleasant Valley, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | September 19, 1937 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | John Lowell Russell |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1919-1933 (film) |
Spouse | Lillian Case Russell |
Children | Evangeline Russell John L. Russell |
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John Lowell (April 11, 1875 - September 19, 1937) [1] was an American film actor who starred in several productions during the silent era. [2] He is sometimes credited as John Lowell Russell.
Lowell was born in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. [1] He was married to the screenwriter Lillian Case Russell. The actress Evangeline Russell and the cinematographer John L. Russell were their children.
Lowell began his film career in 1919, appearing in two shorts. [1] He was a producer for Lowell Film Productions, whose work included Red Love (1925). [2]
On September 19, 1937, Lowell died in Los Angeles, California. [1]
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