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Evelyn Brent Biography
Birth Name:Mary Elizabeth Riggs
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1923, she was named one of the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers' Baby Stars
- In November 1928, she got married to director Harry Edwards
- Made her film debut in the 1915 film "The Shooting of Dan McGrew․"
- Before becoming an actress, she studied to be a teacher
- Was personally asked by John Barrymore to act in the film "Raffles․"
Awards
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner