| Theda Bara | |
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| Born | Theodosia Burr Goodman July 29, 1885 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1955 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stomach cancer |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Walnut Hills High School |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1908–1926 |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Brabin (1921–1955) |
Theda Bara (/ˈθiːdəˈbærə/[1]thee-dəbarr-ə; born Theodosia Burr Goodman, July 29, 1885 – April 7, 1955) was an American silent film and stage actress.
Bara was one of the most popular actresses of the silent era, and one of cinema’s earliest sex symbols. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname The Vamp (short for vampire).
Bara made more than 40 films between 1914 and 1926, but most were lost in the
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