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Benjamin Chapin(1872-1918)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Benjamin Chapin in The Son of Democracy (1917)
Benjamin Chapin was born on 9 August 1872 in Bristolville, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Son of Democracy (1918), Native State (1918) and A Call to Arms (1918). He died on 2 June 1918 in Liberty, New York, USA.
BornAugust 9, 1872
DiedJune 2, 1918(45)
BornAugust 9, 1872
DiedJune 2, 1918(45)
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Known for

The Son of Democracy (1918)
The Son of Democracy
Short
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • 1918
Native State
Short
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • 1918
A Call to Arms (1918)
A Call to Arms
Short
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • 1918
My First Jury (1918)
My First Jury
Short
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • 1918

Credits

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Actor

  • The Son of Democracy (1918)
    The Son of Democracy
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • Under the Stars
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • The Slave Auction (1918)
    The Slave Auction
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • Down the River (1918)
    Down the River
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • Native State
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • A President's Answer
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • Tender Memories (1918)
    Tender Memories
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • My First Jury (1918)
    My First Jury
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • A Call to Arms (1918)
    A Call to Arms
    Short
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • 1918
  • Charles Jackson in My Father (1917)
    My Father
    Short
    • Tom Lincoln
    • Abraham Lincoln (older)
    • 1917
  • My Mother (1917)
    My Mother
    Short
    • Tom Lincoln
    • Abraham Lincoln (older)
    • 1917
  • Myself
    • Tom Lincoln
    • Abraham Lincoln (older)
    • 1917
  • The Son of Democracy (1917)
    The Son of Democracy
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • Tom Lincoln
    • 1917
  • Lincoln's Thanksgiving Story
    Short
    • 1914

Producer

  • The Son of Democracy (1918)
    The Son of Democracy
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • Under the Stars
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • The Slave Auction (1918)
    The Slave Auction
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • Down the River (1918)
    Down the River
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • Native State
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • A President's Answer
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • Tender Memories (1918)
    Tender Memories
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • My First Jury (1918)
    My First Jury
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • A Call to Arms (1918)
    A Call to Arms
    Short
    • producer
    • 1918
  • Charles Jackson in My Father (1917)
    My Father
    Short
    • producer
    • 1917
  • My Mother (1917)
    My Mother
    Short
    • producer
    • 1917
  • Myself
    • producer
    • 1917
  • In Love and War
    Short
    • producer
    • 1913

Director

  • The Son of Democracy (1918)
    The Son of Democracy
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • Under the Stars
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • The Slave Auction (1918)
    The Slave Auction
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • Down the River (1918)
    Down the River
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • Native State
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • A President's Answer
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • Tender Memories (1918)
    Tender Memories
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • My First Jury (1918)
    My First Jury
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • A Call to Arms (1918)
    A Call to Arms
    Short
    • Director
    • 1918
  • Lincoln's Thanksgiving Story
    Short
    • Director
    • 1914

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 9, 1872
    • Bristolville, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • June 2, 1918
    • Liberty, New York, USA(tuberculosis)
  • Other works
    Stage Play: Lincoln. Historical drama (revival). Written by Benjamin Chapin. Garden Theatre: 5 Feb 1909- Feb 1909 (closing date unknown/17 performances). Cast: Benjamin Chapin, Caroline Harris, Helen Holmes, Daniel Jarrett, L. Rogers Lytton, Master Robert Tansey, Edward Wade. Produced by Benjamin Chapin.
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    Probably best known for his striking resemblance to Abraham Lincoln.

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