Famous Masons

Many men throughout history have been members of our fraternity.

In these pages we will present you with them and try to impress upon you the great men that have been Masons.

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Photo of Royal Dano

Royal Dano

Voice of Abe Lincoln

Biography

Born in New York and drawn to the theatre from his youth, Dano was a tall and rugged supporting actor with piercing blue eyes and deep resonant voice. His career spanned the years from 1950 to 1993. He appeared in over 80 feature films including ?The Red Badge of Courage?, ?Moby Dick?, ?The Trouble With Harry?, ?King Of Kings?, ?The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid?, ?Electra Glide in Blue?, The Outlaw Josie Wales? and ?The Right Stuff.? Dano often played older roles beyond his years. His portrayals ranged from Abraham Lincoln to saddle tramps and hired hands. During his career he also made many television appearances, including ?Omnibus?, ?Gunsmoke?, ?Wagon Train?, ?The Big Valley? and ?The Little House on the Prarie?. When not doing film or television, he did off-Broadway work, including substantial Shakespearean roles in Summer Stock.