Miriam Cooper

Born: 1891-11-06

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Biography

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Miriam Cooper (November 7, 1891 – April 12, 1976) was a silent film actress who is best known for her work in early film including Birth of a Nation and Intolerance for D.W. Griffith and The Honor System and Evangeline for her husband Raoul Walsh. She retired from acting in 1923 but was rediscovered by the film community in the 1960s, and toured colleges lecturing about silent films.

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Known For

Shenandoah
The Birth of a Nation
Serenade
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
The Hero
Her Accidental Husband
The Making of 'The Birth of a Nation'
The Silent Lie
Kindred of the Dust

Top Movie Credits

Shenandoah Madeline West
The Birth of a Nation Margaret Cameron
Serenade Maria del Carmen
Uncle Tom's Cabin Topsy - Aunt Ophelia's Slave
The Hero Martha Baker
Kindred of the Dust Nan of the Sawdust Pile