Herbert Standing

For the paleontologist and medical missionary in Madagascar, see Herbert F. Standing.
Herbert Standing
Born (1846-11-13)13 November 1846
Peckham, London, England
Died 5 December 1923(1923-12-05) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, US
Occupation actor
Years active 1867-1923
Spouse(s) Emilie Browne
Children Guy Standing
Wyndham Standing
Percy Standing
Jack Standing

Herbert Standing (13 November 1846 – 5 December 1923) was a British stage and screen actor and the patriarch of the Standing family of actors. He was the father of numerous children, many who had careers in theatre and cinema. Toward the end of his life, he appeared in many Hollywood silent films.

Standing began in theatre in 1867, and turned to films in 1913.[1]

Standing's children include Guy Standing, Wyndham Standing, Percy Standing, Jack Standing, Herbert Standing, Jr. and Aubrey Standing.[2] Grandchildren involved in show business were Joan Standing, Kay Hammond, Guy Standing Jr. and Jack Standing Jr.[3] Present-day character actor John Standing (son of Kay Hammond) is a great-grandson.

Partial filmography

References

  1. Who Was Who in the Theatre:1912-1976 c. 1976, page 2241 volume 4 Q-Z; a compilation of books originally published annually by John Parker; 1976 version published by Gale Research
  2. Who Was Who on Screen p. 433, 2nd edition, by Evelyn Mack Truitt; c.1977
  3. Silent Film Necrology 2nd Edit. by Eugene Michael Vazzana c. 2001
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