Leah Baird

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Role

Writer | Actress

Date of birth

06/19/1883

Date of death

10/03/1971

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Leah Baird

Biography

Leah Baird first made a name for herself in summer stock and traveling stock companies. After playing several leads in the William F. Brady troupe opposite Douglas Fairbanks Vitagraph signed her to a contract. Her peak years in film were from 1916-1918 at which time she was a very popular player. However, her career had faded by 1925, and she retired to concentrate on scriptwriting. Later in life, she became a bit part player.

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