181949
Frank Rice
Frank Rice was born in Muskegon, Michigan in 1892 and passed away January 9, 1936 in Los Angeles of nephritis and hepatitis (both of which affect the kidneys). Rice began film work in silents, doing bit and supporting roles in various films, including oaters starring Jack Hoxie, Bill Cody, Hoot Gibson, Ken Maynard, Pete Morrison and Buck Jones. In the late 1920s, he settled in as the mature helper/sidekick to youngster Buzz Barton in Buzz's series at Film Booking Office (FBO). During the 1930s, Rice continued his saddle pal duties, appearing most frequently with Buck Jones and Ken Maynard. But he also assisted or had support roles in westerns with Tom Keene at RKO, Reliable's Jack Perrin and Tom Tyler, Tim McCoy at Columbia, at Fox with George O'Brien, and with John Wayne in his Warners series.
Known For
The Gold Rush
as Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
She Couldn't Take It
as Milkman
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
as Zeke Denker
Horse Feathers
as Doorman at Speakeasy (uncredited)
Love Affair
as Eddie - Aviator (uncredited)
King of the Arena
as Tin Star
The Notorious Sophie Lang
as Cop (uncredited)
Terror of the Plains
as Banty (Tom's Sidekick)
The Red Rider
as Deputy Harp Harris
Somewhere in Sonora
as Riley
