Otis B. Thayer
| Otis B. Thayer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Otis B. Thayer 1862 Richland Center, Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Died | August 16, 1935 (aged 72–73) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 1919 – 1928 |
| Spouse(s) |
Gertrude M. Cavagna (m. 1903–35) . |
Otis B. Thayer (1862 – August 16, 1935) "Obie," was an American actor, director, film producer and owner of silent era film production companies. Before his film career he was a stage actor and operatic comedian. By 1910 he piloted the Chicago based Selig Polyscope Company filming westerns on locations at Canon City. He founded the Art-O-Graf film company of Denver in 1919. And by 1920 he was the president of the "Superior Foto Play Company."
Educated in Freeport, Illinois. Son of William Henry Harrison and Letitia Ann (Morgan) Thayer, husband of Gertrude M. Cavagna.
Founder of Art-O-Graf Film Co., and was President and Director for General Superior Foto Play Company.
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