Carmen Phillips (born Anna Catherine Phillips; September 15, 1888 – December 14, 1966)[1] was an American actress of the silent era.[2][1] She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1926, frequently as a "vamp".
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Born | Anna Catherine Phillips (1888-09-15)September 15, 1888 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | December 14, 1966(1966-12-14) (aged 78) San Marino, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1910–1926 |
A native Californian, Phillips performed on stage in musical comedies and as a Floradora Girl before films.[3] Her stage name, "Carmen," came from her work as an "operatic contralto."
She died from complications of multiple sclerosis and her ashes are interred at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia, CA.[1]
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