About Olive May
Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 66). Olive May was an American stage actor and actor.
Olive May (November 17, 1871 – July 24, 1938) was an American stage actress. She appeared in the popular play Arizona and appeared in Maude Adams's company.
Personal life May was married to playwright Henry Guy Carleton from 1894 to 1898. She married actor and manager John W. Albaugh Jr. (son of John W. Albaugh) in 1907; he died in 1910.
Death May died on July 24, 1938, in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 66.
Selected performances The Butterflies (1894) as Suzanne Elise The White Heather (1897) as Mollie Fanshawe Arizona (1899) as Bonita (Chicago debut) (Eleanor Robson took over by time of 1900 New York debut) Richard Carvel (1900) as Patty Swain
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Who was Olive May?
American actress (1871-1938)
When was Olive May born?
Olive May was born on 17 November 1871.
When did Olive May die?
Olive May died on 17 July 1938 in Beverly Hills.
What was Olive May's occupation?
Olive May was a stage actor and actor.
What nationality was Olive May?
Olive May was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olive May. https://biography.guide/olive-may/
MLA: "Olive May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/olive-may/.
Chicago: "Olive May." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/olive-may/.
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