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Virginia Weidler

American Actress

Virginia Weidler, born Virginia Anna Adeleid Weidler on March 21, 1927, in Los Angeles, California, was a popular American child actress during the 1930s and 1940s. She was the youngest of six children born to German parents, Alfred Weidler, an architect, and Margaret Weidler, a former opera singer.

Virginia Weidler began her acting career at a young age, making her first film appearance in 1931 and gaining recognition for her role as Europena in "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" (1934) at the age of seven.

Throughout her career, she appeared in over 40 films, often playing tomboyish or mischievous characters. Some of her notable films include "Laddie" (1935), "Freckles" (1935), "The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt" (1939), and "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), where she played Katharine Hepburn's witty younger sister.

Full Name Virginia Weidler
Other Name Virginia Anna Adeleid Weidler
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 21-March-1927 (41 years)
Birth Year 1927
Birth Location Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Death Time 01-July-1968
Death Location Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Her performance in "The Philadelphia Story" included a memorable rendition of "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," showcasing her comedic talent.

Despite her success, her career began to decline in the early 1940s, and she retired from acting at the age of 16 after the film "Best Foot Forward" (1943).

She later transitioned to vaudeville as a song-and-dance comedy performer. Virginia was married to Lionel Krisel in 1947, and they had two children. She passed away on July 1, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 41.

Margaret Theres Louisa

Mother

Alfred Weidler

Father

Warner Alfred Weidler

Sibling

Walt Weidler

Sibling

George Weidler

Sibling

Ronnie Krisel

Son

Gary Krisel

Son

Lionel Krisel

Spouse (m. 1947–1968)

George William Weidler

Brother
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Virginia Weidler was 41 years old

Virginia Weidler was born on 21-March-1927

Virginia Weidler was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Weidler
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0917768/

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