Daisy Belmore was an English stage and film actress.
33 Facts About Daisy Belmore
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Daisy Belmore's career started at the age of 8 and following a break to complete her education, she returned to stage aged 15, touring the world with the Wilson Barrett company to countries including America, Australia and India.
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Daisy Belmore's godmother was Ellen Terry, who was among the most famous actresses of her time.
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Daisy Belmore first visited the United States in 1910 to appear in the musical comedy Our Miss Gibbs, produced by Charles Frohman and would later work with William Faversham.
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Daisy Belmore was later part of a "strong cast" for the 1928 silent film We Americans and was part of the supporting cast of My Past in 1931, alongside stars including Joan Blondell and Virginia Sale.
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Daisy Belmore helped arrange acting classes in Shakespearean drama for Nellie Bramley, an upcoming Australian stage actress.
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Daisy Belmore married Melbourne-born Samuel Waxman in 1902 had 2 children, Eric and Ruth, before their separation in 1923 and his death in 1942.
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Daisy Belmore's daughter was a stage actress and musician, sometimes appearing alongside her mother.
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Daisy Belmore died in her apartment at the Wellington Hotel in December 1954 due to a heart attack.
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Daisy Belmore's parents were George Benjamin Garstin and Alice Maud Mary Ann Garstin and she was one of seven children.
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Daisy Belmore's godmother was Ellen Terry, who was among the most famous actresses of her time.
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Daisy Belmore did not believe she resembled her mother and in her opinion, took after her father who was a prominent comedian and acted alongside his friend Sir Henry Irving.
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Daisy Belmore began her acting career around the age of 8 and by 15, was established as a leading comedienne.
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Daisy Belmore briefly paused her career to attend school, returning to the stage at 15.
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Daisy Belmore's first acting experience as daunting, recalling having only two lines but was so nervous that she could barely whisper them.
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Daisy Belmore found Australian audiences enthusiastic and responsive to the emotions in the performances.
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Daisy Belmore came to the United States in 1910, having sailed from Southampton, England and arriving in New York on 29 July 1910 to appear in the musical comedy Our Miss Gibbs, which was produced by Charles Frohman.
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Daisy Belmore later worked with William Faversham in a 1911 production of The Faun, alongside her brothers.
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In 1921, Daisy Belmore achieved significant acclaim for her role as Old Sweetheart in Three Live Ghosts, where she portrayed a "gin drinking lovable old mother" with such skill that she received widespread praise.
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Daisy Belmore was known for her good looks which was not in keeping with her character.
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Daisy Belmore returned to Australia in 1927 after 17 years of residing in New York, during which time she had gained considerable fame in America.
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Daisy Belmore mentored Nellie Bramley, an emerging Australian stage actress, particularly in Shakespearean drama.
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Outside of films, Daisy Belmore was a theatre actress, having directed and toured for 40 weeks with The Vagabond King, primarily in Chicago.
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Daisy Belmore sought American citizenship in December 1939, petitioning in the state of New York, having lived there since July 1910.
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Daisy Belmore's brother was director Lionel Daisy Belmore, who died the year before her in Hollywood in 1953.
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Daisy Belmore had another brother, Herbert, who had died in 1951.
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Daisy Belmore used to play tennis and football with her brothers during her time in America.
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Daisy Belmore was married to Melbourne-born Samuel Waxman on 19 April 1902, but they separated in 1923.
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Daisy Belmore had 2 children to Waxman, a boy Eric born in 1905 and a girl Ruth born in 1906.
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Daisy Belmore's daughter was a stage actress and musician, sometimes appearing alongside her mother, having made her debut at an early age.
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Daisy Belmore died in her apartment at the Wellington Hotel on 12 December 1954, at the age of 80 due to a heart attack.
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Daisy Belmore had been unwell with a heart condition for several years and lived alone during her later years, following the deaths of her two brothers.
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Daisy Belmore was survived by her two children, Ruth and Eric.