Clara Morris

1848–1925 (age 77)

Actress

Biography

Clara Morris earned acclaim as a stage actress whose heartfelt portrayals of complex women moved crowds from the mid-1800s well into the 1920s, and she used her fame to advocate for fellow performers in need.

After a life on the boards, she found peace in her final years and now rests at Kensico Cemetery, where admirers honor the honesty and compassion she brought to every role.