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Edna May

Edna May

Currently Active 1878 — Present
Actress, singer

Personal Info

Born
Sep 02, 1878
Age
147
Birth Place
Syracuse, New York, U.S.

LEGACY & ORIGINS

Born Edna May Pettie
September 2, 1878
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died January 1, 1948 (aged 69)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Occupations Actress, singer
Years active 1883–1907 Oscar Lewisohn

​(m. 1907; died 1917)​

Edna May Pettie (September 2, 1878 – January 1, 1948), known on stage as Edna May, was an American actress and singer. A popular postcard beauty, May was famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies.

Edna May was born in Syracuse, New York, to Edgar and Cora Petty. The family later changed the surname to "Pettie". Her father worked as a postman. Her siblings were Adelbert, Jennie and Marguerite.

Life & Career Details

Born Edna May Pettie
September 2, 1878
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died January 1, 1948 (aged 69)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Occupations Actress, singer
Years active 1883–1907 Oscar Lewisohn

​(m. 1907; died 1917)​

Edna May Pettie (September 2, 1878 – January 1, 1948), known on stage as Edna May, was an American actress and singer. A popular postcard beauty, May was famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies.

Edna May was born in Syracuse, New York, to Edgar and Cora Petty. The family later changed the surname to "Pettie". Her father worked as a postman. Her siblings were Adelbert, Jennie and Marguerite.

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