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Thelma Todd: Biography, Facts and Career

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Thelma Alice Todd (July 29, 1906 – December 16, 1935) was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy". Appearing in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935, she is remembered for her comedic roles opposite ZaSu Pitts, and in films such as the Marx Brothers' Monkey Business and Horse Feathers and a number of Charley Chase's short comedies. She co-starred with Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily. She also had roles in several Wheeler and Woolsey and Laurel and Hardy films, the last of which (The Bohemian Girl) featured her in a part that was cut short by her sudden death in 1935 at the age of 29.

Quick facts about Thelma Todd

  • Full name: Thelma Todd
  • Born: 1906-07-29
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q271146

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Who is Thelma Todd?

Thelma Alice Todd (July 29, 1906 – December 16, 1935) was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy".

What nationality is Thelma Todd?

Thelma Todd is United States.

When was Thelma Todd born?

Thelma Todd was born on 1906-07-29.

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