Estelle Taylor

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Estelle Taylor (May 20, 1894—April 15, 1958) was an American Hollywood actress whose career was most prominent during the silent film era of the 1920s.

Born Ida Estelle Taylor in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Harry D Taylor and Ida LaBertha (Barrett) Taylor, Estelle married three times during her lifetime. Her first husband was banker Kenneth Malcom Peacock, her second was William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight boxing champion), and theatrical producer Paul Smith.

After relocating to Hollywood, she began taking bit parts in films.

One of Taylor's earliest successes was in 1920 in Fox's While New York Sleeps with Marc McDermott. She and McDermott play three sets of characters in different time periods. This film...show more

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Date of Birth

May 20, 1894

Place of Birth

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Date of Death

Apr 15, 1958

Age

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Ida Estelle Taylor