Audrey Munson | |
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 Munson with Buzzer the cat in 1915 | |
| Born | Audrey Marie Munson June 8, 1891 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1996 (aged 104) Ogdensburg, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Haven Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Artist's model, actress |
| Years active | 1909–1921 |
Audrey Marie Munson (June 8, 1891 – February 20, 1996) was an American artist's model and film actress, considered to be "America's first supermodel."[1] In her time, she was variously known as "Miss Manhattan", the "Panama–Pacific Girl", the "Exposition Girl" and "American Venus." She was the model or inspiration for more than twelve statues in New York City, and many others elsewhere. Munson appeared in four silent films, including unclothed in Inspiration (1915). She was one of the first American actresses to appear nude in a non-pornographic film.[2]
- ^ Bone, James (2016). The Curse of Beauty: The Scandalous and Tragic Life of Audrey Munson, America's First Supermodel. New York City: ReganArts.
- ^ "Unearthing Audrey Munson: Hollywood's First Nude Model". The Editorial. November 11, 2021. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.