Father of 'John Craven'
For several years during the silent film era, Craven -- who had made his reputation in domestic comedies on Broadway -- had pestered Harold Lloyd to let him to sit in on the gag-writing sessions Lloyd held to write his movies. Craven wanted to make a contribution to Lloyd's movies, but after a particularly harrowing session with Lloyd's writers, who tossed gag ideas about at the tops of their voices, Craven admitted that slapstick wasn't his brand of humor and returned to Broadway.
Grandfather of Mary Craven
Memorable as the stage manager in 'Our Town' (1940).
Uncle of actor Eddie Craven.