Biography

Carlton Griffin was born on May 23, 1893 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Girl Shy (1924), The Great Jewel Robbery (1925) and The Painted Flapper (1924). He was married to Verna Irene Bell and Pauline Saxon. He died on July 24, 1940 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Veteran movie actor who began working in the silent era with D.W. Griffith.

Usually played heavies.

Served with the British Army during World War I.

Wife, vaudevillian Pauline Saxon, was the mother of dancer, Marie Saxon.

Had a vaudeville act with Grace Gordon called 'Magic Glasses'.