Ward Crane

Ward Crane (May 18, 1890 – July 21, 1928) was an American silent film actor popular in comedies and dramas. Out of dozens of films, he is remembered as the handsome heavy to Buster Keaton's hero in Sherlock Jr. (1924). Crane died aged 38 in Saranac Lake, New York, from pneumonia.^[1][2][3]

Born(1890-05-18)May 18, 1890

Albany, New York, U.S.

DiedJuly 21, 1928(1928-07-21) (aged 38)

Saranac Lake, New York, U.S.

Resting placeSt. Agnes Cemetery

OccupationActor

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Ward Crane
Jean De Briac, Billie Burke, and Ward Crane in The Frisky Mrs. Johnson (1920)
Born	(1890-05-18)May 18, 1890 Albany, New York, U.S.
Died	July 21, 1928(1928-07-21) (aged 38) Saranac Lake, New York, U.S.
Resting place	St. Agnes Cemetery
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1913–1928

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Crane was the son of John J. Crane.^[4] He was born and educated in Albany, New York. He served in the Navy during World War I.^[5] He was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Albany.^[4]