page_title: Broncho Billy Anderson
hierarchical_section_title: Broncho Billy Anderson
caption_attribution_description: Gilbert M. Anderson a.k.a. Broncho Billy Anderson. Head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left.
context_page_description: Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who is best known as the first star of the Western film genre. He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the movie industry.
context_section_description: Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson (March 21, 1880 – January 20, 1971) was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who is best known as the first star of the Western film genre. He was a founder and star for Essanay studios. In 1958, he received a special Academy Award for being a pioneer of the movie industry.
caption: Anderson c. 1913
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