May McAvoy
May McAvoy | |
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McAvoy in 1924 | |
| Born | May Irene McAvoy September 8, 1899 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1984 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1917–1959 |
| Spouses | Maurice Cleary
(m. 1929; div. 1940)
(m. 1971) |
| Children | 1 |
May Irene McAvoy (September 8, 1899 – April 26, 1984) was an American actress who worked mainly during the silent-film era. Some of her major roles are Laura Pennington in The Enchanted Cottage, Esther in Ben-Hur, and Mary Dale in The Jazz Singer.