Australian movie stars died in 1969
Here are 2 famous actresses from Australia died in 1969:
Enid Bennett
Enid Bennett (July 15, 1893 York-May 14, 1969 Malibu) was an Australian actor. She had three children, Louise Niblo, Peter Niblo and Judith Niblo.
Enid Bennett was born in York, Western Australia in 1893. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a child performer in vaudeville shows. In 1914, she made her debut in Hollywood as an extra in the film "The Squaw Man." Over the course of her career, she appeared in over 80 films, including "Robin Hood" (1922) and "The Iron Mask" (1929), both of which starred Douglas Fairbanks. Bennett was known for her work in silent films and often played the role of the damsel in distress. She retired from acting in 1939 and spent the rest of her life in Malibu, California. Bennett passed away in 1969 at the age of 75.
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Mae Dahlberg
Mae Dahlberg (May 24, 1888 Australia-November 27, 1969 New York) also known as Mae Charlotte Dahlberg, Mae Laurel or Charlotte Mae Dahlberg was an Australian actor.
She began her career in vaudeville before moving on to film in the early 1900s. Mae appeared in over 40 films between 1912 and 1927, often playing supporting roles or bit parts. One of her most notable roles was in the 1925 silent film "The Freshman" alongside Harold Lloyd. In addition to her work in film, she also appeared in several Broadway productions. After retiring from acting in the late 1920s, Dahlberg worked as a wardrobe mistress for a number of Broadway shows. She passed away in New York City in 1969 at the age of 81.
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