Film · 1885–1955
Theda Bara — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 29 July 1885 · Died: 7 April 1955 · Age at death: 69
How old was Theda Bara when she died?
Theda Bara died aged 69. She was born on 29 July 1885 and died on 7 April 1955.
Silent film actress and early cinema sex symbol
Did you know?Her stage name was widely reported to be an anagram of Arab Death to enhance her exotic screen image.
Theda Bara ( THEE-də BARR-ə; born Theodosia Burr Goodman; July 29, 1885 – April 7, 1955) was an American silent film and stage actress. Bara was one of the more popular actresses of the silent era and one of cinema's early sex symbols.
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- Age at death
- 69
- Would be
- 141
- Years since death
- 71
- Born
- July 29, 1885 · Cincinnati, United States
- Died
- April 7, 1955
- Cause of death
- Stomach cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film
Family
- Spouse
- Charles Brabin
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- Would-be age todayTheda Bara would be 141 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryTheda Bara's 142nd birthday is in 277 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!142nd
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