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Marguerite Nichols

1891 – 1941

American actress

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About Marguerite Nichols

Lived 1891 – 1941 (aged 49). Marguerite Nichols was an American actor.

Marguerite Olive Nichols (August 3, 1891 – March 17, 1941) was an American silent film actress. She starred in 21 films between 1915 and 1918. Actress Norma Nichols was her sister.

Marriage and death Nichols was born in Los Angeles, California. She married comedy film producer Hal Roach in 1916. (He survived her by more than a half-century, dying at age 100 in 1992). They had two children, Hal Jr. and Margaret Roach. She died from pneumonia on March 17, 1941, in Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.

Filmography

The Quality of Forgiveness (1915) Beulah (1915) The Maid of the Wild (1915) Counsel for the Defense (1915) Big Brother (1916) Little Mary Sunshine (1916) .... Sylvia Sanford The Witch of the Mountains (1916) The Reclamation (1916) .... Edith Phelan Jack (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) The Oath of Hate (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) Pay Dirt (1916) .... Kate Gardner The Matrimonial Martyr (1916) .... Phyllis Burnham Dust (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) .... Mina The Dancer (1916) The Strength of Donald McKenzie (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) Faith's Reward (1916) Youth's Endearing Charm (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) .... Maud Horton The Torch Bearer (1916) (as Margaret Nichols) The Power of Evil (1916) .... Laurine Manners Sold at Auction (1917) .... Helen When Baby Forgot (1917) (as Margaret Nichols) .... Janet Watson The Girl o' Dreams (1918) (as Margaret Nichols) .... Mrs. Leonard

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Also known as
Marguerite Olive Nichols, Marguerite Roach

Family & relationships

Spouse
Hal Roach
Child
Hal Roach, Jr.
Child
Margaret Roach

People in Marguerite Nichols's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marguerite Nichols?

American actress (1891–1941)

When was Marguerite Nichols born?

Marguerite Nichols was born on 3 August 1891 in Los Angeles.

When did Marguerite Nichols die?

Marguerite Nichols died on 17 March 1941 in Los Angeles.

What was Marguerite Nichols's occupation?

Marguerite Nichols was an actor.

What nationality was Marguerite Nichols?

Marguerite Nichols was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marguerite Nichols

· Wikidata: Q591712

· DBpedia: Marguerite Nichols

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