Hobart Bosworth

Hobart Bosworth

American film actor, director, writer, and producer (1867-1943)

Hobart Van Zandt Bosworth was an American film actor, director, writer, and producer. Bosworth began his career in theater, eventually transitioning to the emerging film industry. Despite a battle with tuberculosis, he found success in silent films, establishing himself as a lead actor and pioneering the industry in California. Bosworth started his own production company, Hobart Bosworth Productions, in 1913, focusing on Jack London melodramas. After the company closed, Bosworth continued to act in supporting roles, surviving the transition to sound films. He is known as the "Dean of Hollywood" for his role in shaping the California film industry. In 1960, Bosworth was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 63 films (1914–1942) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 8 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1915 BETTY IN SEARCH OF A THRILL. Bosworth Inc. 2 reels B&W silent
1915 NEARLY A LADY. Bosworth Inc. B&W silent
1915 THE WHITE SCAR. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 5 reels B&W silent
1915 THE WILD OLIVE. The Oliver Morosco Photoplay Co. B&W silent
1915 TWAS EVER THUS. Bosworth Inc. B&W silent
1914 AN ODYSSEY OF THE NORTH. Bosworth Inc. 66 min B&W
1914 JOHN BARLEYCORN. Bosworth Inc. 6 reels B&W
1914 LITTLE SUNSET. Bosworth Inc. B&W
1914 MARTIN EDEN. Bosworth Inc. B&W
1914 THE PURSUIT OF THE PHANTOM. Bosworth Inc. B&W
1914 Valley Of The Moon Natl Film Board Of Canada 5 min 16mm B&W sound
1914 Valley of the moon Hobart Bosworth B&W
Handicap 7 reels 16mm Sound