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Theda Bara (1885–1955)
Theda Bara was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, as Theodosia Goodman, on July 29, 1885. She was the daughter of a local tailor and his wife. As a teenager Theda was interested in the theatrical arts and once she finished high school, she dyed her blond hair black and went in pursuit of her dream. By 1908 she was in New York in search of roles. That year ...
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Born:in Avondale, Ohio, USADied:(age 69) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Stage Play: The Devil. See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 44 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Theo DeCoppet | Theodosia GoodmanHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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[in 1917] During the rest of my screen career, I am going to continue doing vampires as long as people sin. For I believe that humanity needs the moral lesson and it needs it in repeatedly larger doses. See more »Trivia:
Bara was very near-sighted and like other myopic actors had to memorize the position of furniture and props and rehearsed working them meticulously before the cameras rolled. See more »Trademark:
Often played the role of a sexy, foul temptress whose beauty and dangerous allure led good-hearted men to their doom. See more »Nickname:
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