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Viola Barry
actress
- Birth name:
- Gladys Viola Wilson
- Born:
- 1891-03-05, Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Died:
- 1964-04-02, Hollywood, California, USA
- Professions:
- actress
Biography
Emerging from Evanston, Illinois, on March 5, 1891, Viola Barry rose to prominence as a captivating screen presence during the formative years of cinema. She is best remembered for her evocative performances in the 1911 production of 'Evangeline' and the rugged adventures 'The Sea Wolf' (1913) and 'Martin Eden' (1914). Beyond the camera's lens, her personal life included marriages to Jack Conway and F. McGrew Willis. A true veteran of the industry's golden age, she spent her final days in the heart of the movie world, passing away in Hollywood on April 2, 1964.
