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Adrienne Augarde
Also known as Adrienne Adele Augarde
Biography
About Adrienne Augarde
Standing at just 5'0" with brown hair and hazel eyes, Adrienne Augarde defied her petite frame to become one of the most popular actresses of Edwardian musical comedy. She was born on 12 May 1882 in Westminster, London, and began her stage career in 1898, taking on roles in pantomime and small musical comedies. By the early 1900s, she was starring in leading roles in productions by George Edwardes, earning acclaim in both London and New York.
Her career spanned nearly a decade, highlighted by long-running shows from 1903 to 1912. Augarde also tried her hand at drama. In 1912, she embarked on an American vaudeville tour, but fell ill during the tour. After a failed appendectomy, she died on 17 March 1913 at age 30, cutting short a promising career.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Monday 17th of March 1913 (age 30)
- Years Active
- unknown-1913
- Birthplace
- Westminster, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was her height and how did that compare to the average actress of her time?
Augarde stood only 5'0" (152 cm), which was notably shorter than the typical leading lady, yet she became a popular star in a field where physical presence was often prized. Her petite stature didn't hinder her success in major productions.
Why did she die so young?
During an American vaudeville tour, she fell ill and underwent an appendectomy that failed, leading to her death at age 30.
Did you know
- She was born in Westminster, London, but gained fame performing on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Despite her short height of 5'0", she was a leading lady in major Edwardian musical comedies.
- Her career lasted less than 10 years, yet she achieved wide popularity before dying at 30.
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