Carla Laemmle

Biography

Rebekah Isabelle Laemmle (October 20, 1909 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Carla Laemmle, was an American actress and dancer, and the niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle. As an actress and dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps. Laemmle died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 104 on June 12, 2014. She never married nor had children, but was the companion of actor-writer Raymond Cannon until his death in 1977. She was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery (East Los Angeles).

Known For

Dracula

1931•Movie•

7.2

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

2010•TV Series•

5.4

The Phantom of the Opera

1925•Movie•

7.1

The Broadway Melody

1929•Movie•

5.2

Universal Horror

1998•Movie•

7.1

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

2014•Movie•

7.5

King of Jazz

1930•Movie•

6.3

Mansion of Blood

2015•Movie•

2.8

Filmography