Floyd Buckley (October 21, 1877 – November 14, 1961) was an American film, stage, and radio actor whose career began with Buffalo Bill and ended with Broadway.
Born in Chatham,
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. He served in the Spanish–American War before he joined
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
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in 1899. He worked with the
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He appeared in 15 films between 1914 and 1953. Besides acting, he worked as a stunt man and produced and directed films. He also acted in the theatrical short, "Be Kind to 'Aminals.'"
During the 1930s, he was the voice of
Popeye the Sailor
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Buckley's experience on Broadway began with ''The Fisher Maiden'' (1903) and ended when he portrayed Pa Stockdale in ''No Time for Sergeants'' (1955). At that time he was the oldest active performer on Broadway.
In 1927, Buckley married dancer Juliet Sparks; they had a son and two daughters.
On November 14, 1956, Buckley died of an aortal aneurysm in Flushing Hospital, aged 79. The aneurysm struck as he returned home from a performance of ''No Time for Sergeants''.
Selected filmography
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The Exploits of Elaine
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