Ullie Akerstrom
1864–1941 (age 77)
Actress and playwright
Biography
Ullie Akerstrom (1864–1941) delighted audiences across the Northeast as a gifted actress and playwright whose warmth and imagination lit up the theater of her day. Her devotion to craft and the stories she brought to life made her a beloved figure among readers and theatergoers alike.
In later years, Ullie remained quietly supportive of emerging artists and cherished the friendships she forged through a lifetime of creative endeavor, leaving behind fond memories in the Woodlawn community that now holds her remains.