Louise Fazenda was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Old Maid,” and “I Married a Doctor.”
Personal and Family Life
Louise Fazenda was born on June 17, 1895, in Lafayette, Indiana. She grew up in California, where she attended Los Angeles High School and St. Mary’s Convent, before working various jobs until she was discovered by a talent agent. She married Warner Bros. producer Hal B. Wallis on November 24, 1927, and they had one son, Brent, who became a psychiatrist.
Career Highlights
Fazenda started her career in silent films, appearing in numerous comedy shorts and feature films from 1913 onwards. She became a popular comedic actress, known for her slapstick roles, and worked with notable silent film stars. As sound film emerged, she successfully transitioned to talkies, delighting audiences in various comedies and musicals throughout the late 1920s and 1930s.
Death and Legacy
Louise Fazenda passed away on April 17, 1962, from a cerebral hemorrhage in Beverly Hills, California. She was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Her contributions to early Hollywood and her legacy as a comedic performer were recognized when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1958.