Daphne Pollard was an Australian-American actor who is best known for her roles in “Thicker Than Water,” “Our Relations,” and “Loose Ankles.”
Personal and Family Life
Daphne Pollard was born on October 19, 1891, in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. She was married to Ellington Strother Bunch, with whom she had one child. Daphne had a short stature, standing at just 4 feet 9 inches tall, which contributed to her unique presence in comedy films.
Career
She began her acting career at a young age, making her debut in 1898 with the ‘Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company.’ Over the years, she performed in vaudeville and on Broadway before transitioning to film in the late 1920s. Pollard was especially known for her work with the Hal Roach studio and in films featuring Laurel and Hardy, often playing comedic roles that highlighted her talent for humor.
Death and Legacy
Daphne Pollard passed away on February 22, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to comedy not only entertained audiences for decades but also left a lasting mark on the film industry. She is remembered as a beloved character actress who excelled in film and stage performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Our Relations | 1936-09-15 | Mrs. Daphne Hardy |
| Thicker Than Water | 1935-03-16 | Mrs. Daphne Hardy |
| The Campus Vamp | 1928-11-25 | Dora |
| The Campus Carmen | 1928-09-22 | Tillie Toober |
| Smoked Hams | 1934-10-20 | Emma Pollard |
| Bright Lights | 1930-09-21 | Mame Avery |
| His First Flame | 1935-03-08 | Emmy |
| Run, Girl, Run | 1928-01-15 | Coach Minnie Marmon |
| A Peach of a Pair | 1934-12-29 | Cook |
| Swing High | 1930-05-18 | Mrs. May |
| Loose Ankles | 1930-02-02 | Agnes |
| Matchmaking Mamma | 1929-03-30 | Mrs. Cornelius McNitt |
| Kid Dynamite | 1943-02-05 | Mrs. McGinnis |
| The Best of Laurel and Hardy | 1968-12-14 | Daphne Hardy (archive footage) (uncredited) |