Education
Born in Liverpool, England, he was educated at Saint Francis Xavier College.
Born in Liverpool, England, he was educated at Saint Francis Xavier College.
Brabin sailed to New York in the early 1900s and, while holding down odd jobs there, he tried his hand as a stage actor. He joined the Edison Manufacturing Company around 1908, first acting then writing then directing. He was active during the silent era, then pursued a short-lived career in talkies.
His last film was A Wicked Woman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1934.
Brabin"s best friend, screen actor Marc MacDermott, served as best manitoba Charles and Susan Brabin remained married for seven years.
Brabin later wed silent-film "vamp" star Theda Bara July 2, 1921, remaining married to her until her death from abdominal cancer in April 1955 and becoming one of the rare long-lasting Hollywood marriages.