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Ivy Close
Also known as Ivy Lilian Close
Career
Active 1912 – 1929
Biography
About Ivy Close
Ivy Close was a British actress whose career spanned the silent film era, from 1912 to 1929. Born in Stockton-on-Tees, she appeared in 44 films during those 17 years, a period that saw her transition from stage to screen. In 1908, before her acting career began, she was named the World's Most Beautiful Woman by the Daily Mirror, beating over 1,500 contestants to become Britain's first beauty queen. She had blonde hair and brown eyes, and a slim build with natural curves. She passed away in 1968 at the age of 78.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 4th of December 1968 (age 78)
- Years Active
- 1912-1929 (started around 22 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Ivy Close become Britain's first beauty queen?
In 1908, the Daily Mirror named her the World's Most Beautiful Woman, beating over 1,500 contestants, which made her Britain's first beauty queen.
When did Ivy Close start acting?
She began acting around age 22 in 1912, and her career lasted 17 years until 1929.
Did you know
- Ivy Close won a beauty contest in 1908, four years before she began acting.
- Her film career spanned the same years as World War I, from 1912 to 1929.
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