Jean Sothern | |
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![]() Jean Sothern in 1916 | |
Born | December 5, 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 1964 (aged 70) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Jean Sothern (December 5, 1893 – April 14, 1964) was an American actress in silent films, vaudeville, and radio.[1] She had leading roles in silent films and became popular before World War I.
Sothern was born on December 5, 1893, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]
Sothern starred alongside Theda Bara in the 1915 silent film, The Two Orphans, as one of the title characters.[3] It was followed by her well known portrayal of the character of Myra on the film serial The Mysteries of Myra.[4][5]
In 1930, Sothern auditioned with Columbia Broadcasting to perform with their dramatic radio department.[1] On radio, Sothern was heard regularly on Majestic Theater of the Air[1] and played Katie on Robinson Crusoe, Jr.[6]
Sothern died from esophageal cancer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1964.[a][2]