Carmel Myers
Biography
Carmel Myers was an American actress whose biggest successes came in silent film. Born in San Francisco and raised in Los Angeles, she left high school after D. W. Griffith gave her a bit part in Intolerance (1916), then continued her training at a school for young actors. After two years in New York theater she signed with Universal and became a popular player in vamp roles. Her most famous role was Iras, the Egyptian vamp in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925), a boost that led to major parts throughout the 1920s, among them Tell It to the Marines (1926) with Lon Chaney. She moved into sound films, usually in supporting parts, including Svengali (1931) and The Mad Genius (1931), both with John Barrymore. She later worked in radio and television, hosting The Carmel Myers Show in 1951 and forming her own production company.
81years old at death
- Born San Francisco
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Carmel Myers Blum and Carmel Schwalberg
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 21 years1925 to 1946
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Big break
In 1925, Myers played the Egyptian vamp Iras in Ben-Hur, a role that gave her career a boost and led to major parts throughout the 1920s.
Behind the camera
Myers formed Carmel Myers Productions in 1952, a firm that produced radio and TV programs including Mark Hellinger Tales and Cradle of Stars.
Carmel Myers movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
John Barrymore appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
John Barrymore's page
Luis Alberni's page
Mitchell Lewis's page
Marian Marsh's page
Frank Currier's page
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.