Julian Eltinge

Stage Actor

Birthday May 14, 1881

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Mar 7, 1941 (59)

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About

Actor who is remembered for being one of the greatest female impersonators in American theater. His Broadway credits include The Fascinating Widow and Mr. Wix of Wickham; his film credits include such silent pictures as Cousin Lucy and The Crinoline Girl.

Before Fame

At ten years old, he appeared in drag at the Boston Cadets revue at Boston's Tremont Theater. He made his Broadway debut in 1904.

Trivia

He acted in a 1917 feature film entitled The Countess Charming.

Family Life

He was the Massachusetts-born son of a mining engineer.

Associated With

He acted alongside Rudolph Valentino in the 1922 film The Isle of Love.