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Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Acting
22 Dec 1917
25 Dec 1976
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Frankie Darro (December 22, 1917 – December 25, 1976) was an American actor. Born into a show-business family - his parents were circus aerialists - Darro appeared in his first film at age six. Due to his small size and youthful appearance, he played teenagers well into his 20s. Always a physical performer, Darro often did his own stunts, many times out of necessity - his small stature made it difficult to find stunt doubles his size. He was an accomplished horseman and, in addition to westerns,...

Also Known As

Frank Johnson, Frank Darro, Frankie Darrow, Frank Darrow, Frank Johnson, Jr.

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