Hal August

Hal August (1890-1918) was a silent film actor born as Frank T. Halleck. He performed mostly in westerns and dramas.

He appeared in numerous short films directed by Edwin August and produced by Edwin's production company Eaco Films. He worked also for the Bison Film Company, Balboa Amusement Producing Company and Powers Picture Plays. Contemporary references often list him and Edwin August as brothers or half-brothers.

He joined the US Navy Reserve during the Great War, but died from pneumonia on base in Great Lakes, Illinois in September 1918. He was buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.