Fern Emmett

Fern Emmett
Emmett in Half a Sinner (1940)
Born(1896-03-22)March 22, 1896
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1946(1946-09-03) (aged 50)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
OccupationActress
Years active1930–1946
Spouse(s)Henry Roquemore
(m. 19??; died 1943)[1]

Fern Emmett (March 22, 1896 – September 3, 1946)[2] was an American film actress. She appeared in 212 films between 1930 and 1946. Emmett's film debut came with Universal in a two-reel production in 1914.[3]

Emmett was born in Oakland, California. Her mother was Norma Burke, and she had a sister. She worked for Columbia and Universal studios.[4]

Personal life

Emmett was married to actor Henry Roquemore.[5]

Death

Emmett died on September 3, 1946, at her home[4] in Hollywood, California. Her remains are interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.[6]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Fern Emmett". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  2. ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 48. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  3. ^ Todd, John (May 21, 1944). "Fern Emmett Is Observing Thirtieth Year in Films". Tampa Bay Times. Florida, St. Petersburg. International News Service. p. 38. Retrieved January 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Fern Roquemore Services Friday". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. September 4, 1946. p. 3. Retrieved October 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Erickson, Hal. "Fern Emmett". AllMovie. Archived from the original on January 12, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14000 Famous Persons by Scott Wilson
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