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May Wallace

1877 – 1938

Actress

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About May Wallace

Lived 1877 – 1938 (aged 61). May Wallace was an American actor and film actor.

May Wallace (August 23, 1877 – December 11, 1938) was an American film actress.

Biography

Wallace was born in 1877 in Russiaville, Indiana. As a film actress, she often played supporting roles for producer Hal Roach in his Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang comedies, mostly in maternal roles. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1939.

Wallace was married to Thomas W. Maddox until her death, they had one daughter and one son. She died in Los Angeles, California, of heart disease, aged 61.

Selected filmography

My Lady Friends (1921) The Cup of Life (1921) Gimme (1923) Dollar Devils (1923) The Reckless Age (1924) Oh, You Tony! (1924) Fluttering Hearts (1927) Now I'll Tell One (1927) Sailors, Beware! (1927) Love 'em and Weep (1927) Crazy House (1928) Painted Faces (1929) Love Business (1931) County Hospital (1932) Readin' and Writin' (1932) Free Eats (1932) The Pooch (1932) The Kid from Borneo (1933) Twice Two (Voice) (1933) What's Your Racket? (1934) Beginner's Luck (1935) Arbor Day (1936) Roamin' Holiday (1937) Way Out West (1937)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was May Wallace?

actress (1877-1938)

When was May Wallace born?

May Wallace was born on 23 August 1877 in Russiaville.

When did May Wallace die?

May Wallace died on 11 December 1938 in Hollywood.

What was May Wallace's occupation?

May Wallace was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was May Wallace?

May Wallace was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: May Wallace

· Wikidata: Q3302889

· DBpedia: May Wallace

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