Nell Franzen
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Nell W. Franzen (November 17, 1889 – August 21, 1973) was an American film and stage actress of the silent era. A native of Portland, Oregon, Franzen began her career acting in local theatre. She signed with the Baker Theatre Company and performed in various stage productions, becoming a prolific stage actress in the Pacific Northwest.
Nell Franzen | |
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Born | (1889-11-17)November 17, 1889 |
Died | August 21, 1973(1973-08-21) (aged 83) Orange, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California 34.1252°N 118.2437°E / 34.1252; 118.2437 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1913–1924 |
She later moved to Los Angeles in 1913 to pursue a career in silent films, signing a contract with the America Film Company. One of her earliest film appearances was in Love and the Law (1913) with Wallace Reid, followed by 1916's Lord Loveland Discovers America, and Embers. Franzen made her final film appearance in 1924 before retiring from acting.