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Ilka Chase Biography

Birth Name:Ilka Chase

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1926, she got married to fellow stage actor Louis Calhern
  • Was the only daughter of magazine editor Edna Woolman
  • In 1924, she made her Broadway debut in the play "The Red Falcon․"
  • In 1966, she took on the part of Mrs․ Banks in the Broadway play "Barefoot in the Park․"
  • Was featured in the 1934 Broadway production "While Parents Sleep․"
  • In 1942, her autobiography "Past Imperfect" was published
  • Was featured in the 1932 original Broadway production "The Animal Kingdom․"