Violet Kemble Cooper was an American actress known for her roles in The Invisible Ray, Our Betters, and Romeo and Juliet. Born on December 12, 1886, in London, England, she had a successful career in both theater and film.
Personal and Family Life
Violet Kemble Cooper came from a theatrical family. She was the daughter of stage actor Frank Kemble-Cooper and actress Alice May Kemple-Cooper. Violet had several siblings who were also in acting, including Greta, Anthony, and Lillian Kemble-Cooper. She married Walter Ferris on April 1, 1933, and they remained together until her death.
Death and Legacy
Violet Kemble Cooper passed away on August 17, 1961, at the Westmoreland Sanitarium in Los Angeles County, California. Her death was due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and a stroke. She left behind a legacy as a distinguished British actress who contributed significantly to both stage and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Invisible Ray | 1936-01-20 | Mother Rukh |
| Our Betters | 1933-03-17 | Duchess |
| Vanessa: Her Love Story | 1935-03-01 | Lady Herries |
| The Fountain | 1934-08-22 | Baroness Van Leyden |
| Cardinal Richelieu | 1935-04-18 | Queen Marie |
| The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger | 1935-01-18 | Jane Murdstone |
| Romeo and Juliet | 1936-09-03 | Lady Capulet |
| The Invisible Man | 1933-11-03 | Woman (uncredited) |