Lotta Crabtree | |
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| Born | Charlotte Mignon Crabtree November 7, 1847 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 1924 (aged 76) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1853–1892 |
Charlotte Mignon "Lotta" Crabtree (November 7, 1847 – September 25, 1924), also known mononymously as Lotta,[1] was an American actress, entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist.
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]
- ^ "Lotta – Broadway Cast & Staff". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Lake Hopatcong's Most Famous, Part 2: Miss Lotta". Lake Hopatcong News. 2009-06-14. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2016-04-01.