Frank Alexander

1879–1937·Deceased·Active 1910–1933

Frank "Fatty" Alexander was an obese comedian who appeared in silent one- and two-reel slapstick comedies as a side-kick before co-starring with two other heavyweights,

Career stats
16Films
18Posters
23Years active
1921Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres

Selected work

16 posters
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz · 1925
Play Safe
Play Safe · 1927
Between the Acts
Between the Acts · 1919
Cinders of Love
Cinders of Love · 1916
The Bell Hop
The Bell Hop · 1921
The Perfect Clown
The Perfect Clown · 1925
The Grocery Clerk
The Grocery Clerk · 1919
The Bakery
The Bakery · 1921
The Sawmill
The Sawmill · 1922
S.O.S. Perils of the Sea
S.O.S. Perils of the Sea · 1925
The Hick
The Hick · 1921
The Barber Shop
The Barber Shop · 1933

Frequent collaborators

16 repeat partners
William Hauber(1891-1929)
William Hauber(1891-1929)
Actor · 8 films together
Norman Taurog(1899-1981)
Norman Taurog(1899-1981)
Directed by · 5 films together
Larry Semon(1889-1928)
Larry Semon(1889-1928)
Directed by · 4 films together
Albert E. Smith(1875-1958)
Albert E. Smith(1875-1958)
Series Additional Crew · 3 films together
Dorothy Dwan(1906-1981)
Dorothy Dwan(1906-1981)
Actor · 3 films together
Grover Ligon
Actor · 3 films together
Jack Duffy(1882-1939)
Jack Duffy(1882-1939)
Actor · 3 films together
Mack Sennett(1880-1960)
Mack Sennett(1880-1960)
Produced by · 3 films together