Tilly Losch was an American actress known for her work in The Garden of Allah, Backstage, and The Good Earth. Born on November 15, 1903, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, she became a prominent figure in film and dance.
Personal and Family Life
Tilly was born as Ottilie Ethel Losch and started her dance training at the Vienna Imperial Opera ballet school at six years old. She joined the ballet corps at the young age of fifteen and gained fame for her Viennese waltzes. She was married twice, first to Edward James from 1930 to 1934 and later to Henry George Alfred Marius Victor Francis Herbert, the 6th Earl of Carnarvon, from 1939 until their divorce in 1947. This second marriage granted her the title of Lady Camarvon.
Career
In her career, Tilly Losch danced with famous partners like Fred Astaire, and she starred in the original Broadway production of “The Band Wagon.” After facing severe depression, she took up painting and displayed her art publicly for several years. Throughout her career, she made notable film appearances, becoming known for her talent in both dance and acting.
Death and Legacy
Tilly Losch passed away on December 24, 1975, in New York City due to cancer. Her contributions to dance and film continue to be remembered, and she is celebrated for her artistic versatility and influence in the entertainment world. Her legacy as a talented performer and painter endures in the annals of theater and film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Duel in the Sun | 1946-12-31 | Mrs. Chavez |
| The Good Earth | 1937-06-02 | Lotus |
| The Garden of Allah | 1936-10-14 | Irena |
| Dance of the Hands | 1930-12-31 | Herself |
| Limelight | 1936-05-29 | Dancer |
| Der große Zauberer – Max Reinhardt | 1973-10-30 | Self |