Amelia Summerville
Actor, Film actor
1862 – 1934
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Who was Amelia Summerville?
Amelia Summerville, born Amelia Shaw, was an-Irish-born American stage and silent film actress.
Summerville was born in County Kildare, Ireland and migrated to Toronto, Canada as a child. She first appeared on stage at the age of 7 in an operetta in Toronto.
In 1884, Summerville appeared in her first leading role in the play Adonis. She originated the role of Rosetta, the Mountain Maid.
Summerville appeared in 14 Broadway plays from the years 1899 to 1925. She also performed in silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.
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- Born
- Oct 15, 1862
County Kildare - Also known as
- Amelia Shaw
- Amelia M. Shaw
- Spouses
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- County Kildare
- Toronto
- Died
- Jan 21, 1934
New York City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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