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Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

Actor·1909–2014·Chicago, Illinois, USA

8 horror credits

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).

Actor8 films

Mansion of Blood

Mansion of Blood

Maribel Mayhew

2015
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

Self

2014
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

Self

2013
The Vampire Hunters Club

The Vampire Hunters Club

Elder Vampire

2001
The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

Host

1999
The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Schoolgirl (uncredited)

1935
Dracula

Dracula

Coach Passenger (uncredited)

1931 3.5
The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Prima Ballerina (uncredited)

1925 3.8