Louise Fazenda
Biography
Louise Fazenda was an American actress who worked mainly in silent comedy. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1895, she made her first film in 1913 and built her early career through bit parts. She became known for character roles in silent movies, playing a fussy spinster or a blacksmith. From 1921 to 1922 she stepped away from movies to perform vaudeville. Her move into talking pictures brought more serious roles, among them the giggly fiancée in The Road Back. She ended her career of nearly 300 films with The Old Maid (1939). She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placed at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in its Motion Pictures section.
66years old at death
- Born Lafayette
- Died Beverly Hills
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 13 years1926 to 1939
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A change of course
Louise Fazenda stepped away from making movies for a short time, from 1921 to 1922, in order to take part in vaudeville performances.
First role
Fazenda began her screen career in 1913 and built experience through bit parts before becoming known as a silent-film character actor.
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Worked with
Louise Fazenda shares two films with Edward Everett Horton, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Edmund GouldingDirector, 1 film, 1939
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Norman Z. McLeodDirector, 1 film, 1933
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Roland WestDirector, 1 film, 1926
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Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
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