Ruby Lafayette

Born: 1844-07-22

Birthplace: Augusta, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Ruby Lafayette (July 22, 1844 – April 3, 1935) was an American film actress, known for Sue of the South (1919), Big Bob (1921) and The Man Trap (1917). She was married to John T. Curran.

At age 82, Lafayette nearly died from injuries sustained when she was hit by a motorist.

She died in Los Angeles on April 3, 1935.

Known For

Grand Hotel
If I Had a Million
Hollywood
The Phantom Horseman
Tomorrow's Love
Beauty in Chains
Rustling a Bride
In His Brother's Place
Mother o' Mine
Polly of the Storm Country

Top Movie Credits

Grand Hotel Old Lady (uncredited)
If I Had a Million Idylwood Resident (uncredited)
Hollywood Grandmother Whitaker
The Phantom Horseman Maxwell's Mother
Tomorrow's Love Grandmother
Beauty in Chains Doña Perfecta (as Ruby La Fayette)
Mother o' Mine Mrs. Standing