Canadian actresses who deceased in 1952
Here are 1 famous actresses from Canada died in 1952:
Edna Phillips
Edna Phillips (February 26, 1878 Canada-February 26, 1952 Los Angeles) also known as Edna Phillips Holmes was a Canadian actor. She had three children, Phillips Holmes, Madeleine Taylor Holmes and Ralph Holmes.
At the age of 17, Edna Phillips began her acting career in theater productions, eventually transitioning to film in the 1910s. She appeared in many silent films and in the early years of the talkies, Phillips often played stern or disapproving matriarch roles. She also made appearances on Broadway, including a role in the original production of Eugene O'Neill's "Mourning Becomes Electra". In the later years of her career, she transitioned to television, appearing on popular shows such as "I Love Lucy". Phillips passed away on her 74th birthday in 1952.
In addition to her successful acting career, Edna Phillips was also a noted acting instructor. She taught at the Pasadena Playhouse in California and trained many successful actors, including future Academy Award-winning performer, Ernest Borgnine. Her daughter, Madeleine Taylor Holmes, also became an actress and performer. Edna Phillips was known for her dedication to honing her craft, and was a respected figure in the acting community. Her legacy lives on through the countless actors she influenced and inspired over the course of her career.