Justus D. Barnes
Justus D. Barnes | |
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 Justus D. Barnes, from The Great Train Robbery | |
| Born | October 2, 1862 |
| Died | February 6, 1946 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
Justus D. Barnes (October 2, 1862 – February 6, 1946) was an American film actor, most famous for his role as an outlaw in The Great Train Robbery, a Western and the first American movie with a complete narrative made. He is seen pointing his gun and firing directly at the camera, in a famous scene. He also played Ham Peggotty in David Copperfield (1911), the oldest known film version of the novel by Charles Dickens. He was a member of the Thanhouser studio's stock company from 1910 to 1917,[1] appearing in supporting parts in some 80 films.
Life and work
Barnes was born in Little Falls, New York. He later worked for the Thanhouser Company in New Rochelle, New York.[1]
Death and legacy
Justus D. Barnes died on February 6, 1946 in Weedsport, New York.[2]
External links
- ^ a b "Justus D. Barnes". The New York Times. 1946-02-08.
- ^ "Justus D. Barnes". Variety. 1946-02-13.
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