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Pearl White: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Pearl White? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Pearl Fay White (March 4, 1889 – August 4, 1938) was an American stage and film actress. She began her career on the stage at age 6, and later moved on to silent films appearing in a number of popular serials. Dubbed the "Queen of the Serials", White was noted for doing the majority of her own stunts, most notably in The Perils of Pauline. Often cast as a plucky onscreen heroine, White's roles directly contrasted those of the popularized archetypal ingénue.

Quick facts about Pearl White

  • Full name: Pearl White
  • Born: 1892-03-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q271575

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Who is Pearl White?

Pearl Fay White (March 4, 1889 – August 4, 1938) was an American stage and film actress.

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Pearl White is United States.

When was Pearl White born?

Pearl White was born on 1892-03-04.

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