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Agnes Ayres

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Also known as Agnes Eyre Henkel

American actress (1892–1940)

Film & TV

Acting · Carbondale, Illinois, USA

From Wikipedia Agnes Ayres (April 4, 1892 – December 25, 1940) was an American actress who rose to fame during the silent film era. She was known for her role as Lady Diana Mayo in The Sheik and The Son of the Sheik opposite Rudolph Valentino. She was born Agnes Eyre Henkel in Carbondale, Illinois to Solon and Emma Slack Henkel on April 4, 1898. She had an older brother named Solon William…

Known for

  • The Legend of Rudolph Valentino — Self (archive footage)1961
  • Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) — Self (archive footage)1942
  • Midnight Taxi — Society Woman1937
  • Maid of Salem — Townswoman (Uncredited)1937
  • Small Town Girl — Catherine (uncredited)1936
  • The Donovan Affair — Lydia Rankin1929
  • Into the Night — Billie Mardon1928
  • Eve's Love Letters — The wife1927
  • Life in Hollywood No. 7 — Herself1927
  • The Son of the Sheik — Diana - Wife of the Sheik1926

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Type
Person
Country
GB
Active from
1961

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Key facts

Born
Agnes Henkel , ( 1892-04-04 ) April 4, 1892, Carbondale, Illinois , U.S.
Died
December 25, 1940 (1940-12-25) (aged 48), Los Angeles, California , U.S.
Resting place
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Other names
Agnes Eyre, Agnes Rendleman
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1914–1929, 1936–1937
Spouses
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Encyclopedic overview

Agnes Ayres (born Agnes Henkel; April 4, 1892 – December 25, 1940) was an American actress who rose to fame during the period of silent films. She was known for her role as Lady Diana Mayo in The Sheik opposite Rudolph Valentino.

Career

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