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Naomi Childers

Acting

0.2 Popularity Nov 14, 1892 (71 years old) Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA

From Wikipedia

Naomi Childers (November 15, 1892 – May 9, 1964) was an American silent film actress whose career lasted until the mid-20th century.

She was born of English parentage in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Later in life she took pride in being descended from a long line of British ancestors....

Biography

From Wikipedia

Naomi Childers (November 15, 1892 – May 9, 1964) was an American silent film actress whose career lasted until the mid-20th century.

She was born of English parentage in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Later in life she took pride in being descended from a long line of British ancestors. Her childhood was spent in St. Louis, Missouri where she was educated in the Maryville convent. Childers began acting at the age of three, reciting at a notable function. She played a Chopin number at an adult recital at the age of eight. When she was ten Childers performed the title roles, in both Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland, at the Odeon Theater in St. Louis. In 1912 she played in The Great Name and Madame X. The theatrical presentations featured Henry Kolker and Dorothy Donnelly. On Broadway Childers appeared in Ready Money.

Childers was in movies beginning in 1913. She appeared in The Turn of the Road (1915) and The Writing on the Wall (1916). She was associated with the Vitagraph company for four years. Her most popular role was in Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation. In this film she performed a most modern characterization of Joan of Arc. In 1917 she began working with the Commonwealth Company. Childers possessed a preference for comedy, yet she was in constant demand to play more serious roles. Her character work in motion pictures was a strong asset. In the 1919 Sam Goldwyn film Lord and Lady Algy, Childers was cast in the leading feminine role. She depicted the wife of the young Lord Algy, played by Tom Moore. As a titled Englishwoman she revealed a cold exterior, but retained a warm nature.

When Louis B. Mayer discovered Childers had come into hard times in later years, he granted her a lifetime contract from MGM. She continued to play numerous, often uncredited, roles into the early 1950s. Childers died in Hollywood, California in 1964, age 71. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Filmography 49

1953
Small Town Girl Movie

as Townswoman/Churchgoer

1950
Dial 1119 Movie

as Mother

1947
The Sea of Grass Movie

as Townswoman (uncredited)

1946
Undercurrent Movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood Movie

as Dowager (uncredited)

1945
Week-End at the Waldorf Movie

as Night Maid (uncredited)

1945
Dangerous Partners Movie

as Lunch Room Cashier (uncredited)

1945
Little White Lie Movie

as Orphanage Matron (uncredited)

1944
Mrs. Parkington Movie

as Hannah (uncredited)

1943
Lost Angel Movie

as Matron (uncredited)

1942
Rio Rita Movie

as Hotel Guest (uncredited)

1941
Main Street on the March! Movie

as Window Shopper (uncredited)

1941
Love Crazy Movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

1940
You, the People Movie

as Radio Broadcast Spectator

1940
Gold Rush Maisie Movie

as Mrs. Tyler (Uncredited)

1940
A Failure at Fifty Movie

as Partner (uncredited)

1940
1939
The Story That Couldn't Be Printed Movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

1939
Within the Law Movie

as Camerawoman

1939
Fast and Loose Movie

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday November 14, 1892 (71 years old)
Died May 09, 1964
Place of Birth Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As Naomi Weston Childers, The Girl with the Grecian Face
Years Active 1913 - 1953
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
49 Total Credits
49 Movie Roles
2 Photos