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Casson Ferguson

American film actor of the silent era

Died when: 37 years 259 days (452 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Casson Ferguson

Casson Ferguson (May 29, 1891 – February 12, 1929) was an American film actor of the silent era.He appeared in more than 50 films between 1917 and 1928.

His father was John J.Ferguson, a jeweler in Alexandria, Louisiana.Early in his career Casson was a member of the Mantel Shakespeare Players in New Orleans before moving to California to pursue a movie career, first with the Seelig Company, then as a leading man.

In 1928 he toured Europe and performed as a singer and actor in London and Paris.Returning to California, he married Catherine Mallon.

Not long after he died of pneumonia at the age of 38; two days later his wife Catherine also died of pneumonia, and her mother soon died of pneumonia.


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