Glenn Tryon (born Glenn Monroe Kunkel; August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1923 and 1951.

Glenn Tryon
Tryon around 1928
Born
Glenn Monroe Kunkel

(1898-08-02)August 2, 1898
DiedApril 18, 1970(1970-04-18) (aged 71)
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, film director
Years active1923–1951
Spouses
(m. 1942; div. 1947)
  • Lillian Hall
Children1

Biography

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He was born as Glenn Monroe Kunkel on August 2, 1898, in Juliaetta, Idaho. Tryon was married to actress Jane Frazee from 1942 to 1947 and they had one son, Timothy Tryon. Glenn was also married to actress Lillian Hall (1896–1959). Tryon died on April 18, 1970, in Orlando, Florida at the age of 71.

Selected filmography

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Tryon and Merna Kennedy in the film Skinner Steps Out (1929)

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