Fanny Rice

Fanny Rice (1859-1936),[1] or Fannie Rice, was an American singer, comedienne and actress of stage and screen. She was born to Edward C. Rice and Ianthe Rice (nee Blanchard). She had two siblings an older brother Henry, who died as a child, and two older sisters Clara and Laura.

Fanny Rice
Fanny Rice circa 1892
BornFebruary 7, 1859
Lowell, Massachusetts, (Middlesex County) USA
DiedJuly 10, 1936 (aged 77)
Other namesFannie Rice
Occupation(s)actress, singer
Years active1880s-1920
Spouses
  • Warren H. Purdy
  • G. W. Purdy

Beginning her career in the 1880s she appeared on stage with many stage luminaries of the day like Francis Wilson, Jefferson De Angelis, Joseph Jefferson and Mrs. John Drew all costarring in a popular revival of Sheridans The Rivals.[2]

Her tenure in films was brief making three silent films between 1919 and 1920.[3]

She died in July 1936 and is interred under her married name of Purdy.

Filmography

References

  1. American and British Theatrical Biography, p.785 c.1979 by J. P. Wearing ISBN 0-8108-1201-0
  2. Pictorial History of the American Theatre:1860-1970, p.47 c.1969 3rd Edition by Daniel Blum ISBN 0-517-01095X
  3. Fanny Rice at AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1993
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