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Anne Cornwall
Career
Active 1918 – 1959
Biography
About Anne Cornwall
Anne Cornwall was an American silent film star from Brooklyn, New York. She won the WAMPA Baby contest in 1925, a popular fan-voted award that brought her to national attention. Black-haired and of average build, she had a natural look that suited the leading lady roles of the era.
Cornwall began her career in 1918 at the age of 21 and remained active for over four decades. She continued to work in both silent and sound films until 1959, transitioning successfully when the industry changed. She passed away on Sunday, March 2, 1980, at the age of 83. Her nearly 41-year career spanned several distinct eras of Hollywood history.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 2nd of March 1980 (age 83)
- Years Active
- 1918-1959 (started around 21 years old; 41 years active)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was the WAMPA Baby contest that she won in 1925?
The WAMPA Baby was a fan-voted award given by the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers, which selected promising young actresses. Winning it in 1925 helped boost her visibility in Hollywood.
Did you know
- Her career lasted 41 years, bridging both the silent and sound film eras.
- She retired from acting at age 62, but lived until 83.
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