Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson was an American actor, writer, film director, and film producer, who was 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 film industry.
- Occupation
- actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 21, 1880
- Died
- January 20, 1971
