Lotta Crabtree
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Charlotte Mignon "Lotta" Crabtree (November 7, 1847 – September 25, 1924), also known mononymously as Lotta,[1] was an American actress, entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist.
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Born | Charlotte Mignon Crabtree (1847-11-07)November 7, 1847 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 25, 1924(1924-09-25) (aged 76) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1853–1892 |
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Crabtree was born in New York City and raised in the gold mining hills of Northern California. There she rose to fame as a child performer. Crabtree became one of the wealthiest and most beloved American entertainers of the late 19th century. From her beginnings as a 6-year-old until her retirement at age 45, she entertained and was named "The Nation's Darling". Her life story was filmed as Golden Girl (1951), starring Mitzi Gaynor.[2]