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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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Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 5 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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[on husband Charles Brabin] His mental brilliance was not the first attractive quality I noticed about him. It was the way he walked. Like an Indian, or, as if he wore seven-league boots. He stalked in and in two strides crossed the room. It still fascinates me to sit and watch him approach me. See more »Trivia:
For a time, she became a victim of her own screen image. Making movies at a time when audiences thought that the character that the actor played was the person that they were in real life. She often found herself ostracized publicly. Late in her career she would tell stories of being refused service in restaurants and one nurse's refusal to admit her husband into the hospital, after an accident, ... 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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