May Irwin
Actress and singer in early cinema
Born
June 27th, 1862
162 years ago
Died
1938
87 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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An actress and singer recognized for performances in vaudeville and early film. Gained fame through the 1896 short film "The Kiss", which captured a romantic embrace. Worked in theatrical productions, often as a lead. Contributed to the development of American musical comedy and vaudeville culture.
Starred in "The Kiss" (1896)
Performed in numerous vaudeville shows
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