Olga Desmond

German actress and exotic dancer Olga Desmond was born on November 2, 1890, in Allenstein, East Prussia. She began her career as a teenager, performing from 1906 to 1922. Her athletic build and brown hair and eyes were part of her stage presence. She worked in film and dance during an era when exotic performance was both popular and controversial. Olga passed away in 1964 at the age of 73. Her career lasted 16 years, a substantial period for a performer of her time.