Obituary of Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

Alfred Eric Campbell (born April 26, 1917 in Sale, United Kingdom) was a film actor who was best known for being a key member of Charlie Chaplin’s film cohorts. He invariably played an intimidating bully in Charlies movies. Eric died on December 20, 1917 and his death was reportedly because of an automobile crash due to drunk driving. He died young at age 38.

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Eric Campbell Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Campbell, Eric
Common Name: Eric Campbell
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Sale, England
Birth Date: April 26, 1879
Age: 38 (at death)
Occupation: Film Actor
Active Years: 1916-1917

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Scottish
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

Eric's Family Tree

Birth Name: Alfred Eric Campbell
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Gertrude Robotham (married 1901-1917, her death)
Pearl Gillman (married 1917-1917, his death)

Daughter(s):

Una Campbell

Death Notice:

Date: December 20 1917 at age 38
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (automobile crash - drunk driving)
Interment: Buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film Actor Scottish Born on April 26th Born in 1879 Died in 1917 Died at age 38 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"Eric Campbell was an amazing person who contribution to society far outweighed his death. (V)"

"It looks like Campbell lived a life filled with passion, determination, and upper body strength, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact others long after his passing. (V)"

"Eric Campbell was a popular Scottish actor and comedian, known for his roles in silent films during the early 1900s, but his promising career was cut short by a tragic accident. (V)"

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