Obituary of Eric Campbell

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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: Scarlett Johansson

    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 ActorScottish Born on April 26th Born in 1879 Died in 1917 Died at age 38 Died from Accident

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