Quick Facts
Born:
1895-10-19
Birthplace:
Paradise Valley, Nevada, USA
Credits:
59 Total Roles
Edna Purviance
Acting
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Biography
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Edna Purviance (October 21, 1895 – January 11, 1958) was an American actress during the silent movie era. She was the leading lady in many Charlie Chaplin movies. In a span of eight years, she appeared in over thirty films with Chaplin.
Edna Purviance (October 21, 1895 – January 11, 1958) was an American actress during the silent movie era. She was the leading lady in many Charlie Chaplin movies. In a span of eight years, she appeared in over thirty films with Chaplin.
Known For
The Kid
The Woman
Limelight
Mrs. Parker (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux
Garden Party Guest (uncredited)
A Dog's Life
Bar Singer (uncredited)
The Immigrant
Immigrant
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Marie St. Clair
Shoulder Arms
The Girl
Easy Street
The Mission Worker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Real Charlie Chaplin MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Charlie Chaplin: The Long Year at Essanay MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Chaplin Mutuals, Vol. 2 MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Birth of the Tramp MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Chaplin Today: The Kid MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1996 | Chaplin's Goliath MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | Unknown Chaplin TV | Self & In Out-Takes |