George Hackathorne (February 13, 1896 – June 25, 1940) was an American actor of the silent era.

Despite his mother's wishes that he get a college education, he chose to be an actor.

[1] He began his career as a child actor[2] in stock theater, after which he performed in vaudeville.

He and his brother had a dramatic act that toured the United States.

[1] On June 25, 1940, Hackathorne died in Hollywood, California, at age 44.