Carla Laemmle
Born: 1909-10-20 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 2014-06-12
Known For: Acting
Biography
Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (October 20, 1909 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Carla Laemmle, was an American actress and dancer, and the niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle. As an actress and dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps. Laemmle died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 104 on June 12, 2014. She never married nor had children, but was the companion of actor-writer Raymond Cannon until his death in 1977. She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).
Filmography
2016
2015
- Mansion of Blood as Maribel Mayhew
2014
2011
2010
- Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood as Self
- Pooltime as Zelda
2005
- The Perfect Scary Movie as Self
2001
- The Vampire Hunters Club as Elder Vampire
2000
1999
- The Road to 'Dracula' as Host
1998
- Universal Horror as Self - Interviewee
1995
1939
- On Your Toes as Ballet Dancer
1936
- The Adventures of Frank Merriwell as Carla Rogers
1935
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
1931
- Dracula as Coach Passenger (uncredited)
1930
- King of Jazz as Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
1929
- The Broadway Melody as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
1927
- Uncle Tom's Cabin as Auction Spectator (uncredited)
- Topsy and Eva as Angel (uncredited)
1925
- The Phantom of the Opera as Prima Ballerina (uncredited)
1911
- A Manly Man ... (Producer)