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Leila Marie Koerber (November 9, 1868 – July 28, 1934), known by her stage name Marie Dressler, was a Canadian stage and screen actress, comedian, and early silent film and Depression-era film star.
Marie Dressler was a Canadian-American actress, writer and director who became a star of the sound era. She won an Oscar for her dramatic role in Min and Bill (1930) and was known for her comedies such as Dinner at Eight (1933) and Tugboat Annie (1933).
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- Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
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- Santa Barbara, California, USA
Marie Dressler was a Canadian-born comedian and singer who achieved her greatest success toward the end of her life. Dressler was the daughter of a piano teacher and early in life discovered her ability to make audiences laugh. She made her stage debut in Michigan in 1886 and then performed for.
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Learn about the life and career of Marie Dressler, a Canadian-born actress who became a star of the silent and sound era. She won an Oscar for Min and Bill (1930) and was the top box office draw for three years.
- November 9, 1868
- July 28, 1934
Learn about the life and legacy of Marie Dressler, one of Hollywood's greatest comediennes, born in Cobourg, Canada. Find out about her house, films, bursaries, and vintage film festival.
Measuring 5'8" and sporting a hefty frame, Marie Dressler was an imposing lady, but her remarkably expressive face and superb comedic timing made her a beloved figure during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Learn about the life and career of Marie Dressler, one of Hollywood's best loved stars and the first woman to grace the cover of Time magazine. Explore her childhood, stage career, and film achievements in this five-part biography by Barbara Garrick.