Bessie Buskirk


Bessie Buskirk was an actor on stage and in silent films in the United States. She was a child actor on stage before becoming a film actor as an adult. Already in 1900, she was appearing on stage. She appeared in several short films in 1915 and continued to be cast in various credited roles into 1917.

Early life

She was born in Illinois. According to Findagrave she was the adopted daughter of Edward and Hattie Warren Buskirk, also an actor. Her father was a stage carpenter before the family moved to Los Angeles.

Career

She starred opposite Joseph Henabery in The Huron Converts and The Race Love in 1915. She portrayed Donalbain in Macbeth . She also had credited roles in 1917 films.

Burial

She is buried in the Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Filmography