| Christina Aziz |
An American actress who gained fame on Broadway and London's West End in the 20th century. She was known for her husky voice, flamboyant personality, and intelligence. She was a member of a prominent political family in Alabama, and her grandfather and uncle were senators, while her father worked as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1936-1940).
Her mother died three weeks after she was born. In 1912, she joined the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Manhattanville, New York, and then joined some different schools. She used to make impressions of her teachers in a skillful way and recite poetry. She began her career at the age of 15 in the local theater in Huntsville and the surrounding areas, and at the age of 16, she won a beauty contest.
She moved to New York City to live with her aunt and tried to work in Broadway theaters. She did not achieve success on Broadway, so she moved to London in 1923 to try her luck in West End theaters, and became the most popular actress in London theaters. She gained the attention of Paramount Pictures.
She returned to America and appeared in the movies 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). She died at the age of 66 after having gained worldwide fame for her talent and personality.
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