Gibson Gowland
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Gibson Gowland (1877 - 1951) was a British film actor.
Gibson came to the United States from England, by way of Canada, in 1913 where he met Beatrice Bird, also from England, whom he married. They moved to Hollywood, working as bit players.
In 1916, his son Peter Gowland was born.
His only starring role in (out of 63 films) was in Greed, directed by Erich von Stroheim in 1924. The film has since become a classic.
After two divorces, Gibson returned to England in 1944. He died in London at age 74 and is buried there, in Golders Green (a Crematorium).
Sources
- [Peter Gowland's Past], with many photos of Gibson.
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