Leah Baird

Born: 1883-06-19

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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Leah Baird (June 20, 1883 – October 3, 1971) was an American actress of the silent screen, and a screenwriter. She began her film career in 1910 in Jean and the Waif opposite Jean, the Vitagraph Dog. She played several leads in William F. Brady's troupe, opposite Douglas Fairbanks. In the late 1910s she played in 15 episodes of the serial Wolves of Kultur. Baird wrote and produced film during the 1920s.

Baird later became a screenwriter and contributed to a number of Clara Bow features. She was married to producer Arthur F. Beck.

Known For

Around the World in 80 Days
Mildred Pierce
Riding Shotgun
It Should Happen to You
Gasoline Alley
Action in the North Atlantic
Air Force
The Man Who Cheated Himself
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Humoresque

Top Movie Credits

Mildred Pierce Police Matron (uncredited)
Riding Shotgun Townswoman (uncredited)
It Should Happen to You Audience Member (uncredited)
Gasoline Alley Pedestrian (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic Mother (uncredited)
Air Force Nurse #2 (uncredited)
The Man Who Came to Dinner Fan at Train Station (uncredited)
Humoresque Professor (uncredited)