Leah Baird's journey to fame began with her impressive performances in summer stock and traveling stock companies, laying the foundation for her future success in the entertainment industry. Notably, she played numerous leading roles alongside the renowned actor Douglas Fairbanks within the esteemed William F. Brady troupe. This impressive showcase of her talents caught the attention of Vitagraph, which subsequently signed her to a contract. Baird's peak years in film spanned from 1916 to 1918, during which time she was a highly sought-after and extremely popular player. However, by 1925, her career had begun to wane, and she ultimately decided to retire from the spotlight to focus on scriptwriting. Interestingly, later in life, Baird made a comeback of sorts, taking on bit part roles in various productions.
Personal Details
BornJun 20, 1883 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Career
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1958

Man of the West as Train Passenger
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1957

The Hard Man as Townswoman (uncredited)
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1956

Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
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1954

It Should Happen to You as Audience Member (uncredited)
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1951

Gasoline Alley as Pedestrian (uncredited)
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1950
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1949

Flaxy Martin as Tenement Resident
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1948

The Big Punch as Church Member
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1947

Humoresque as Professor (uncredited)
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1946

Shadow of a Woman as Mrs. Calvin, Genevieve's Mother
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1945

Mildred Pierce as Police Matron (uncredited)
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1944

The Last Ride as Mrs. Bronson
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Make Your Own Bed as John's Wife
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1943

Thank Your Lucky Stars as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Action in the North Atlantic as Mother (uncredited)
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Air Force as Nurse #2 (uncredited)
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1942

Winning Your Wings as High Schooler's Mother (uncredited)
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The Man Who Came to Dinner as Fan at Train Station (uncredited)
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Busses Roar as 2nd Old Maid
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The Male Animal as Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
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Lady Gangster as Matron
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1941

Bullets for O'Hara as Police Matron
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One Foot in Heaven as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Dangerously They Live as Fake Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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Manpower as Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
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Bad Men of Missouri as Ms. Brooks
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1933

Jungle Bride as Story
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1926

Devil's Island as Story, Screenplay
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1925

The Primrose Path as Writer