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Marion Byron

Marion Byron

Actor · born 16 March 1911 · Dayton, Ohio, USA

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Marion Byron (born Miriam Bilenkin; March 16, 1911, Dayton, Ohio – July 5, 1985, Santa Monica, California) was an American movie comedian. After following her sister into a short stage career as a singer/dancer, she was given her first movie role as Buster Keaton's leading lady in the film Steamboat Bill, Jr. in 1928. From there she was hired by Hal Roach to co-star in short subjects with Max Davidson, Edgar Kennedy, and Charley Chase, but most significantly with Anita Garvin, where tiny (4'11" in high heels) Marion was teamed with the 6' Anita for a brief three-film series as a "female Laurel & Hardy" in 1928–1929.

Where to start: Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928).

As actor 37

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Marion Byron movie?

By viewer score, Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) at 7.6/10.

What are Marion Byron’s most popular movies?

Steamboat Bill, Jr., Trouble in Paradise, Love Me Tonight.

How many movies has Marion Byron made?

37 films on TMDB, 37 as actor.

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