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English
Spouse
Ernest Shipman
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἑλένη)
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Nell Shipman: Actress, screenwriter, producer, animal trainer (1892–1970).
Born (died at age 77).
Nell Shipman has 5 credits in our database.
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Filmography (5)
Biography
Nell Shipman (born Helen Foster-Barham; October 25, 1892 – January 23, 1970) was a Canadian actress, writer, and director who was active in silent film in the 1910s and 1920s. She used "the girl from God's country" as her sobriquet after starring in God's Country and the Woman. Born in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1892, her family moved to Seattle, Washington, in 1904. She became interested in performing arts while on a family vacation in the United Kingdom and joined a vaudeville group in 1905. While working in a play she met and married film producer Ernest Shipman and the couple moved to California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Nell Shipman?
Nell Shipman was born on and passed away on at the age of 77.
What movies or shows has Nell Shipman been in?
Nell Shipman has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Something New (1920), Back to God's Country (1919), The Black Wolf (1917), The Shepherd of the Southern Cross (1914), One Hundred Years of Mormonism (1913).
Where can I find more information about Nell Shipman?
You can find more about Nell Shipman on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
