John E. Brennan(1865-1940)
- Actor
Jolly, bald, over-weight comedian John E. Brennan born in Massachusetts
in 1865. Became popular on vaudeville in the 1890's. One of the most
well-known silent comedy stars of the early 1910's, began his film
career with the Kalem Film Company in 1912 when he starred in 'The
Pasadena Peach' he was often teamed with actress Ruth Roland until
1915. moved briefly to Fine Arts Film Co in 1916 then retired from the
screen, made at least two movie comebacks in 1920 his last being the
lead role as Robert Holmes in 'The Hidden Light' with Dolores
Cassinelli, afterwards he was not seen on film again, John died from a
heart attack in Los Angeles in 1940 age 75.
