Theodore von Eltz | |
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Born | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | November 5, 1893
Died | October 6, 1964 70) | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1915-1957 |
Spouse(s) | Peggy Prior (1921-1928; divorced); 2 children Elizabeth Lorimer (1932-1964) (his death) |
Children | 2, including Lori March |
Theodore von Eltz (November 5, 1893 – October 6, 1964) was an American film actor, appearing in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1957. He was the father of actress Lori March. [1]
Von Eltz was a Yale University professor's son. After 12 years at an eastern private boarding school, he served in France for eight months during World War I. He followed his war experience with ventures into oil fields in Texas and on the stage in New York. [2]
In September 1921, von Eltz married Peggy Prior. They had a daughter, Lori, and a son, Theodore, Jr. In 1928, the couple separated, reconciled, and finally divorced on November 7. [2]
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