Evelyn Brent
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