12 Facts About Eleanor Boardman

Olive Eleanor Boardman was an American film actress of the silent era.

Olive Eleanor Boardman was born on August 19,1898, the youngest child of George W Boardman and Janice Merriam "Jennie" Stockman Boardman.

Eleanor Boardman had two older sisters named Merriam and Esther.

Eleanor Boardman then entered a nationwide contest for new actors and actresses for silent films.

Eleanor Boardman was chosen from among 1,000 competitors by Goldwyn Pictures as their "New Face of 1922".

That same year, Eleanor Boardman's growing popularity was reflected by her inclusion on the list of WAMPAS Baby Stars.

Eleanor Boardman appeared in more than 30 films during her career, including director King Vidor's The Crowd.

Eleanor Boardman was married to film director King Vidor, with whom she had two daughters, Antonia and Belinda.

On May 23,1929, a federal grand jury returned an indictment that charged Eleanor Boardman with evading income tax payments in 1925,1926, and 1927.

Eleanor Boardman divided her time between the United States and their chateau in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Eleanor Boardman died in her sleep at her Santa Barbara, California, home on December 12,1991, at the age of 93.

Eleanor Boardman's ashes were scattered in Santa Barbara near her home.