Lenore Ulric was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Camille, Temptation, and Tiger Rose. Born on July 21, 1892, in New Ulm, Minnesota, she became a notable character actress over her career that spanned from 1915 to 1947.
Personal and Family Life
Lenore Ulric married Sidney Blackmer on May 23, 1929, but the couple divorced on September 24, 1933. She had a sister named Isabel Ulric, who was married to stuntman and assistant director Bartlett A. Carre. In 1915, theater producer David Belasco became her mentor, helping her rise to fame as a Broadway star.
Career Highlights
Lenore began her acting career at the age of 23 with her first production, The Better Woman. After a break from film, she returned to the screen with the title role in Tiger Rose in 1923. Though she starred in only thirteen films during her career, she left a significant mark with her performances in notable projects like Camille and Northwest Outpost.
Death and Legacy
Lenore Ulric passed away on December 30, 1970, from heart failure in Orangeburg, New York. She was 78 years old at the time of her death. Despite her limited number of film appearances, her contributions to theater and film are remembered and respected.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Camille | 1936-12-26 | Olympe |
| Temptation | 1946-12-02 | Marie |
| Two Smart People | 1946-06-04 | Maria Ynez |
| Frozen Justice | 1929-10-13 | Talu |
| Notorious | 1946-08-21 | Horsewoman with Sebastian (uncredited) |
| South Sea Rose | 1929-12-09 | Rosalie Dumay |
| Tiger Rose | 1923-12-09 | Rose Bocion – Tiger Rose |
| Northwest Outpost | 1947-06-25 | Baroness Kruposny |
| The Heart of Paula | 1916-04-03 | Paula Figueroa (as Lenore Ulrich) |
| The Intrigue | 1916-10-09 | Countess Sonia Varnli |
| Kilmeny | 1915-07-22 | Doris Calhoun – aka Kilmeny |
| The Road to Love | 1916-12-07 | Hafsa |