Matt Moore 1888 – 1960
Biography
Matt Moore was born on January 8, 1888, in Kells, Ireland, where he began his journey that would eventually lead him across the Atlantic to a career in entertainment. He made his way to America and became involved in the performing arts, establishing himself as an actor during an era of significant change in the entertainment industry. His Irish roots remained part of his identity throughout his life, even as he built his career in the United States.
Moore spent much of his professional life in Hollywood, where he worked as both an actor and in film direction, contributing to the early development of American cinema. His work during these formative years of the motion picture industry reflected the diverse opportunities available to performers willing to adapt to the evolving medium of film. Though details of his specific achievements remain part of cinema history, his presence in Hollywood during this transformative period marks him as part of an important generation of entertainers.
Moore passed away on January 20, 1960, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 71. He was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles, where he remains today. His life spanned from the late Victorian era through the mid-twentieth century, witnessing tremendous changes in both his adopted country and the entertainment world he helped shape.
Cemetery Map
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