About Fanny Rice
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 77). Fanny Rice was an American actor, film actor and singer.
Fanny Rice (1859-1936), or Fannie Rice, was an American singer, comedienne and actress of stage and screen. She was born to Edward C. Rice and Ianthe Rice (nee Blanchard). She had two siblings an older brother Henry, who died as a child, and two older sisters Clara and Laura.
Beginning her career in the 1880s she appeared on stage with many stage luminaries of the day like Francis Wilson, Jefferson De Angelis, Joseph Jefferson and Mrs. John Drew all costarring in a popular revival of Sheridan's The Rivals.
Her tenure in films was brief making three silent films between 1919 and 1920.
She died in July 1936 and is interred under her married name of Purdy.
Filmography The Moonshine Trail (1919) Dawn (1919) My Husband's Other Wife (1920)
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Who was Fanny Rice?
American actress (1859-1936)
When was Fanny Rice born?
Fanny Rice was born on 7 February 1859 in Lowell.
When did Fanny Rice die?
Fanny Rice died on 10 July 1936 in The Bronx.
What was Fanny Rice's occupation?
Fanny Rice was an actor, film actor and singer.
What nationality was Fanny Rice?
Fanny Rice was American.
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