Carla Laemmle
Born October 20, 1909 (Age: 116)
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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. 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).
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.
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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Filmography
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
2016
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as Self
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Age: 106
100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
2011
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as Self
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Age: 101
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
2000
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as Self
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Age: 90
Universal Horror
1998
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as Self - Interviewee
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Age: 88
Dracula
1931
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as Coach Passenger (uncredited)
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Age: 21
King of Jazz
1930
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as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
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Age: 20