Olive Thomas

Movie Actress

Birthday October 20, 1894

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Charleroi, PA

DEATH DATE Sep 10, 1920 (25)

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About

American silent film actress and model who played the role of Toton in the 1919 film Toton the Apache. She appeared in over twenty silent films during her short, four year acting career.

Before Fame

She worked as a clerk at Kaufmann's department store in Pittsburgh and later won the title of "The Most Beautiful Girl in New York City" in a 1914 contest.

Trivia

She died of acute nephritis due to accidental poisoning after she ingested mercury bichloride in Paris.

Family Life

She was married twice. Her second husband was actor Jack Pickford.

Associated With

Zasu Pitts was also a famous silent film actress.