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Gertrude Astor was an American character actress who appeared in over 200 films between 1915 and 1947. She was born on November 9, 1887 in Lakewood, Ohio. She began her career in vaudeville and made her film debut in 1915. She was best known for her roles in silent films such as The Mark of Zorro (1920), The Three Musketeers (1921), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Astor was married to actor Jack Mulhall from 1923 until his death in 1979. She was a member of the Motion Picture Relief Fund and the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital. She died on December 25, 1975 in Woodland Hills, California. Gertrude Astor had an estimated net worth of $2 million at the time of her death. She earned her wealth from her acting career. She was one of the most popular character actresses of the silent era and was highly sought after for her roles.

Popular As Gertrude Irene Eyster
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 9 November, 1887
Birthday 9 November
Birthplace Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
Date of death November 9, 1977
Died Place Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Gertrude Astor Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Gertrude Astor height is 5′ 7″ .

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Gertrude Astor Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gertrude Astor worth at the age of 90 years old? Gertrude Astor’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Gertrude Astor's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2014

According to Joe Collura in his in-depth Gertrude Astor article found on the pages of Classic Images (April, 2014), the actress ran away from home at the age of 12 and joined a musical troupe in the next town where she learned how to play the trombone and saxophone.

1977

Never married. When she died at age 90 in 1977, the only survivor was a godson, Rod Normond.

1975

A special tribute was paid to 87-year-old Gertrude Astor on September 30, 1975 at Universal Studios. Among those in attendance who spoke included George Cukor, Allan Dwan and Henry Hathaway.

1960

Acting until the 1960s and often in bit parts (she once played a corpse in The Scarlet Claw (1944), her last movie bit was for John Ford in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Astor often relayed her film memories to friends, fans and historians. At one point in her career she and actress Lilyan Tashman, were known as the most elegant and best dressed women in Hollywood.

1936

She was an Elks Club member and received an award in July of 1936 at their 72nd National Convention in Los Angeles.

1921

Supposedly lost the lead role opposite Rudolph Valentino's The Sheik (1921) because of her extreme height.

1917

Towering over most of her leading men at 5'11", she often played golddiggers, rich socialites or a leading lady's best friend in such one-reeled films and feature length silents as Polly Redhead (1917), The Price of a Good Time (1917), The Girl Who Wouldn't Quit (1918), The Lion Man (1919), Mary Pickford's Through the Back Door (1921), The Wall Flower (1922), Alice Adams (1923), The Ne'er-Do-Well (1923), Stage Struck (1925), The Boy Friend (1926), Kiki (1926), The Strong Man (1926), Shanghaied (1927), The Cat and the Canary (1927) and Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) (as Little Eva's mother). The popular female stars she bolstered included Pickford, Norma Talmadge, Gloria Swanson, Patsy Ruth Miller, Colleen Moore, Shirley Mason, Olive Borden and Laura La PlanteWith the advent of sound, Astor's career continued, landing her in a number of two-reel comedies, mostly with the Hal Roach studio and occasionally with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the "Our Gang" gang and Charley Chase. "I've never been so embarrassed in all my life!" seemed to be one of her most used lines in films.

1915

The first actress to sign a contract with Universal in 1915, Gertrude Astor (born in Ohio as Gertrude Irene Astor) began her career playing trombone and saxophone on a riverboat.

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