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McCullough, Philo, 1893-1981

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Philo McCullough was a film actor active between the 1910s and 1960s. Born on JUne 16, 1893 in San Berdino, California, McCullough first performed with the Burbank Stock Company before entering the film industry in 1912. His silent films include the Marhsall Neilan-directed and produced Everybody's Acting (1926), a film later acquired by Howard Hughes. He also appeared uncredited in later sound films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and A Star is Born (1954).

McCullough died on June 05, 1981 in Burbank, California.

Sources:

"Jed Prouty." Turner Classic Movies. 2021. Accessed January 13, 2022. https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/126804%7C125244/Philo-Mccullough

"OBITUARY." Variety. June 17, 1981.

"Philo McCullough." Find a Grave. August 01, 2011. Accessed January 12, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74250954/philo-mccullough