Carla Laemmle
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).
Known For
Angel (uncredited)
Topsy and Eva
Elder Vampire
The Vampire Hunters Club
Auction Spectator (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Self
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Host
The Road to 'Dracula'
A Sad State Of Affairs
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
Carla Rogers
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Self
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Dracula
Prima Ballerina (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
King of Jazz
Ballet Dancer
On Your Toes
Self - Interviewee
Universal Horror
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
The Broadway Melody
Maribel Mayhew
Mansion of Blood
Self
100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Self
The Perfect Scary Movie
Zelda
Pooltime
Self
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Self
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Self
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
22
Gender
Female
Birthday
1909-10-20
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As