| Christina Aziz |
An American actress who gained fame in Broadway and London's West End in the 20th century. She worked on television, film, and radio. She was known for her disturbing voice, outrageous personality, and intelligence. She became a prominent politician in Alabama, and her grandfather and uncle were senators while her father worked as a congressman for 11 years and as president (1936-1940). Her mother died three weeks after she was born. In 1912, she joined the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Manhattan and then joined some surrounding schools. She used to make impressions of her teachers in a skillful way and memorize poetry. She debuted her career at the age of 15 at the local theater in Huntsville and the surrounding areas, and at the age of 16, she won the Beauty Banks contest, made 4 silent films, moved to New York City to live with her aunt, and tried to work in Broadway theaters. She did not achieve success in Broadway, so she moved to London in 1923 to try her luck in West End theaters, and she performed 12 plays and became the most popular actress in London theaters. In 1928, she was honored as one of the ten most notable women in London. She gained the attention of Paramount company. She returned to America and presented the movie Woman's Law (1927) and His House in Order (1928). Her last cinematic work was her voice performance in the movie Daydreamer (1966), and she appeared in two episodes of the series, Batman (1966).
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