Fay Holderness, an illustrious American actress, was born on April 16, 1881, in the quaint and charming town of Oconto, Wisconsin, United States of America. Her remarkable acting career, spanning numerous decades, was marked by a wide range of notable roles in films, including Blind Husbands, which was released in 1919, and The Secret Garden, also released in 1919. In addition to these notable films, Fay's impressive acting career also included the 1928 release of Lonesome. Throughout her life, Fay was fortunate enough to be blessed with the love and companionship of her husband, Edmund Ayars Leeds. Tragically, Fay's life came to a close on May 13, 1963, in the picturesque and popular city of Santa Monica, California, United States of America.
Personal Details
BornApr 16, 1881 Oconto, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
Career
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1959

The Chaplin Revue as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1944

The Mummy's Ghost as Policewoman (uncredited)
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1942

The Pride of the Yankees as Spectator (uncredited)
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1941

Honky Tonk as Bricklayer
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1940

Spring Parade as Townswoman
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The Bank Dick as Lady Passerby (uncredited)
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1939

Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Prison Matron (uncredited)
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Let Us Live as Theatre Scrubwoman (uncredited)
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Zenobia as Townswoman
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1936

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Nurse (uncredited)
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1935

Music Is Magic as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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1934

Going Bye-Bye! as Jury member
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1933

Ann Vickers as Prison Matron (uncredited)
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1930

Bear Shooters as Spud's Mother
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Hog Wild as Mrs. Hardy
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1928

Their Purple Moment as Mrs. Pincher
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Lonesome as Overdressed Woman
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1925

Dick Turpin as Barmaid (uncredited)
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1924

The Last Man on Earth as Elmer's Mother
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1919

Blind Husbands as The 'Vamp' Waitress
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1918

Hearts of the World as The Innkeeper
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A Dog's Life as Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)