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
It Should Happen to You
Riding Shotgun
Humoresque
Watch on the Rhine
The Male Animal
Action in the North Atlantic
The Hard Man
The Man Who Came to Dinner

Top Movie Credits

Mildred Pierce Police Matron (uncredited)
It Should Happen to You Audience Member (uncredited)
Riding Shotgun Townswoman (uncredited)
Humoresque Professor (uncredited)
Watch on the Rhine Miss Drake (uncredited)
The Male Animal Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic Mother (uncredited)
The Hard Man Townswoman (uncredited)
The Man Who Came to Dinner Fan at Train Station (uncredited)