Carla Laemmle
Acting
Born: 1909-10-20 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (October 20, 1909 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Carla Laemmle, was an American actress and dancer, and the niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle. As an actress and dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps. Laemmle died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 104 on June 12, 2014. She never married nor had children, but was the companion of actor-writer Raymond Cannon until his death in 1977. She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).
Known For
Dracula
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
Prima Ballerina (uncredited)
The Broadway Melody
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
King of Jazz
Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
Universal Horror
Self - Interviewee
The Road to 'Dracula'
Host
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Auction Spectator (uncredited)
Pooltime
Zelda
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Self
On Your Toes
Ballet Dancer
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Self
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Self
Mansion of Blood
Maribel Mayhew
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Carla Rogers
The Perfect Scary Movie
Self
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Self
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
Topsy and Eva
Angel (uncredited)
100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Self
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
Self
A Sad State Of Affairs
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Self