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Career. Who's Who in the Film World, 1914. Fazenda was discovered while appearing in a high school comedy show, by a scout employed by Mack Sennett. She made her first film in 1913. She was best known as a character actor in silent films, playing roles such as a fussy spinster and a blacksmith.
Away from the limelight, Louise remained socially prominent and became a noted humanitarian and art collector. In 1958, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 66-year-old former actress suffered a brain hemorrhage in Beverly Hills and died on April 17, 1962.
Louise was born on June 17, 1895, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of a merchandise broker. Raised in California, she attended Los Angeles High School and St. Mary's Convent. She found odd jobs working a dentist, a candy store owner, and a tax collector.
Jan 15, 2021 · Image: Peacock’s Garden. This is our new hero. She is Louise Fazenda, silent film comedienne, whose film career began in 1913 when she was a high school student. Her Big Break arrived when she was hired by Mack Sennett (“The King of Comedy”) at Keystone Studios.
Louise Fazenda was an American film actress, appearing chiefly in silent comedy films. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana. Her father, Joseph Fazenda, was a merchandise broker. After moving west Louise attended Los Angeles High School and St. Mary’s Convent.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 17 (AP)--Louise Fazenda, pigtailed comedy queen of silent and early talking movies, died today in her Holmby Hills home. Friends said the cause of death was a...
Louise Fazenda. Highest Rated: 83% The Cradle Snatchers (1927) Lowest Rated: 57% Noah's Ark (1928) Birthday: Jun 17, 1895. Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, USA. One of the premiere comics of the...
