Nellie Anderson
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February 22, 1870
Nellie Anderson | |
|---|---|
 Anderson c. 1916 | |
| Born | Ellen Reilly February 22, 1870 New York City, United States |
| Died | July 12, 1960 (aged 90) California, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Nicholas Anderson |
| Children | Mary Anderson |
Nellie Anderson (June 22, 1870 – July 12, 1960) was an American stage and film actress who worked during the silent film era.
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Nellie Anderson was born Ellen Reilly in New York on the 22nd of June 1870.[1] She was married to Nicholas Anderson and they had four daughters,[2] including the actress Mary Anderson. Daughter Beatrice also appeared on film.[3]
Anderson appeared on stage under the name Helen Relyea. In 1915 she changed her name to Helen Anderson.[4] However, she was also known as Nellie Anderson or "Mother" Nellie Anderson.[5] She was also credited as Mrs Anderson[6] or Mother Anderson.[7]
Around 1919, Nellie moved to Los Angeles.[8][9] Nicholas died in 1930[10] and Nellie died in 1960 in San Bernardino, California.[11][12]