George A. Billings (November 22, 1870 - April 15, 1934) was an
American actor noted for his portrayals of Abraham Lincoln in films of
the 1920s.Born in Minnesota in 1870, Billings became known for playing
President Lincoln commencing with the 1924 film The Dramatic Life of
Abraham Lincoln. He was hired for this film, despite a lack of prior
acting experience, due to his close likeness to Lincoln.In 1927, he
also toured the mid-western United States playing Lincoln in a two-man
play with Henry Fonda. It started out successfully, but Fonda quit due
to Billings' prodigious drinking.
American actor noted for his portrayals of Abraham Lincoln in films of
the 1920s.Born in Minnesota in 1870, Billings became known for playing
President Lincoln commencing with the 1924 film The Dramatic Life of
Abraham Lincoln. He was hired for this film, despite a lack of prior
acting experience, due to his close likeness to Lincoln.In 1927, he
also toured the mid-western United States playing Lincoln in a two-man
play with Henry Fonda. It started out successfully, but Fonda quit due
to Billings' prodigious drinking.
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