Actor
Carla Laemmle
Born October 20, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died June 12, 201414 films
Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (October 20, 1909 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Carla Laemmle, was an American actress and dancer, and the niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle. As an actress and dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps.
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Laemmle died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 104 on June 12, 2014. She never married nor had children, but was the companion of actor-writer Raymond Cannon until his death in 1977. She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).
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First watchDracula19317.2as Coach Passenger (uncredited)A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
14 films as actor- 2015Mansion of BloodMaribel Mayhew
- 2013A Sad State Of Affairs
- 2010PooltimeZelda
- 2003Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
- 2001The Vampire Hunters ClubElder Vampire
- 1939On Your ToesBallet Dancer
- 1936The Adventures of Frank MerriwellCarla Rogers
- 1935The Mystery of Edwin DroodSchoolgirl (uncredited)
- 1931DraculaCoach Passenger (uncredited)
- 1930King of JazzChorine (as Beth Laemmle)
- 1929The Broadway MelodySpecialty Dancer (uncredited)
- 1927Uncle Tom's CabinAuction Spectator (uncredited)
- 1927Topsy and EvaAngel (uncredited)
- 1925The Phantom of the OperaPrima Ballerina (uncredited)