
Katherine MacDonald
Also known as Katherine Agnew MacDonald
Career
Active 1918 – 1926
Biography
About Katherine MacDonald
With her tall, slim frame, blonde hair, and blue eyes, Katherine MacDonald carried the look of a classic screen beauty. She entered the entertainment industry around 1918, at age 26, and worked for roughly eight years until 1926. During that time, she built a career as an actress, model, and producer, making her one of the few women behind the camera in the early silent era.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to American parents of Caucasian ethnicity, Katherine was one of several siblings in a family touched by Hollywood. Her older sisters included actresses Miriam MacDonald and Mary MacLaren, though Katherine herself found her own path in the business. She stood 5'8" and weighed 130 lbs, with a natural, real figure that suited the fashion of the day. She passed away on June 4, 1956, at age 64.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Monday 4th of June 1956 (age 64)
- Years Active
- 1918-1926 (started around 26 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Katherine's career as a producer compare to her acting work?
Katherine was active in film from 1918 to 1926, during which she worked as both an actress and a producer, a rare combination for women at that time.
Was Katherine related to other actresses in early Hollywood?
Yes, she had older sisters who were also actresses: Miriam MacDonald and Mary MacLaren.
Did you know
- Katherine's career spanned only eight years, from 1918 to 1926, yet she worked in three roles: actress, model, and producer.
- At 5'8" and 130 lbs, her tall, slim build was a notable feature for the era.
- She was the younger sister of two actresses, Miriam MacDonald and Mary MacLaren.
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