Phyllis Haver
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 5, 1899 in Douglass, Kansas, USA
- Died
- November 19, 1960
- Active Years
- 1920–1949 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Phyllis Maude Haver was an American actress born on January 6, 1899, in Douglass, Kansas. After moving to California as a child, she worked as a piano player at a local movie theater before auditioning for producer Mack Sennett. Sennett hired her as one of his original Sennett Bathing Beauties, and she later became a leading lady in his two-reelers. By 1922, Haver left Sennett to work as an independent actor, appearing in features and westerns. Her credits include a role in the 1923 film The Balloonatic alongside Buster Keaton. While signed with DeMille-Pathé, she played Roxie Hart in the 1927 film adaptation of Chicago opposite Victor Varconi. Haver died on November 19, 1960.
Career overview
Phyllis Maude Haver was an American actress of the silent film era. Born in Douglas, Kansas, she moved to California as a child and worked as a piano player in a local movie theater. Her career began after she auditioned for comedy producer Mack Sennett, who hired her as one of his original Sennett Bathing Beauties. Within a few years, she transitioned into roles as a leading lady in two-reelers for Sennett Studios.
By 1922, Haver left Sennett to work as an independent actor at major studios. During this period, she appeared in feature films as a supporting cast member and performed in westerns as the principal love interest. Her credits include an appearance in the 1923 film The Balloonatic alongside Buster Keaton. While signed with DeMille-Pathé, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the 1927 film adaptation of Chicago, acting opposite Victor Varconi. A reviewer described her performance in the film as astoundingly fine, noting that she successfully combined tragedy and comedy. Haver died on November 19, 1960.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Down Memory Lane (1949) as (archive footage)
- Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943) as (archive footage)
- A Small Town Idol (1939) as Mary Brown
- She Couldn't Say No (1930) as Showgirl
- The Office Scandal (1929) as Jerry Cullen
- Thunder (1929) as Zella
- The Battle of the Sexes (1928) as Marie Skinner
- The Shady Lady (1928) as Lola Mantell
- Sal of Singapore (1928) as Sal
- Tenth Avenue (1928) as Lyla Mason
- Chicago (1927) as Roxie Hart
- The Way of All Flesh (1927) as The Temptress
- No Control (1927) as Nancy Flood
- Nobody's Widow (1927) as Betty Johnson
- The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary (1927) as Martha Rankin
- The Little Adventuress (1927) as Victoria Stoddard
- The Fighting Eagle (1927) as Countess de Launay
- Your Wife and Mine (1927) as Phyllis Warren
- The Wise Wife (1927) as Helen Blaisdell
- 3 Bad Men (1926) as Lily
- What Price Glory (1926) as Shanghai Mabel
- Don Juan (1926) as Imperia (uncredited)
- Hard Boiled (1926) as Justine Morton
- Fig Leaves (1926) as Alice Atkins
- Other Women's Husbands (1926) as Roxana
- The Cave Man (1926) as Dolly Van Dream
- The Nervous Wreck (1926) as Sally Morgan
- Up in Mabel's Room (1926) as Phyllis Wells
- A Fight to the Finish (1925) as Mary Corbett
- I Want My Man (1925) as Drusilla
- Her Husband's Secret (1925) as Pansy La Rue
- Rugged Water (1925) as Myra Fuller
- The Golden Princess (1925) as Kate Kent
- New Brooms (1925)
- After Business Hours (1925) as Sylvia Vane
- The Midnight Express (1924) as Jessie Sybil
- So Big (1924) as Dallas O'Meara
- Lilies of the Field (1924) as Gertrude
- Singer Jim Mckee (1924) as Mary Holden
- The Snob (1924) as Dorothy Rensheimer
- Single Wives (1924) as Marion Eldridge
- The Hollywood Kid (1924) as Self
- The Breath of Scandal (1924) as Clara Simmons
- The Fighting Coward (1924) as Elvira
- The Perfect Flapper (1924) as Gertrude Trayle
- One Glorious Night (1924) as Sarah Graham
- The Foolish Virgin (1924) as Jane Sanderson
- The Balloonatic (1923) as The Young Woman
- The Temple of Venus (1923) as Constance Lane
- The Common Law (1923) as Rita Terris
- The Christian (1923) as Polly Love
- The Bolted Door (1923) as Natalie Judson
- Step Forward (1922) as Rodney's Sweetheart
- Bright Eyes (1921) as The Modest Maid
- A Small Town Idol (1921) as Mary Brown
- Love and Doughnuts (1921) as The Baker's Sweetheart
- Married Life (1920) as College Belle
- Down on the Farm (1920) as Herself - in Prologue
- Love, Honor and Behave (1920) as Mrs. Milton Robbin
- Why Beaches Are Popular (1919) as Bathing Girl
- Hearts and Flowers (1919) as Prune Magnate's Daughter
- Yankee Doodle in Berlin (1919) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- It Pays to Exercise (1918) as Dental Assistant
- '49 – '17 (1917) as Young Bee Adams
- The Sultan's Wife (1917) as Harem Girl (uncredited/unconfirmed)
- Sunshine (1916)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phyllis Haver best known for?
Phyllis Haver is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Reformed (2025), Kickin' It (2011), Fig Leaves (1926), Kokoro Connect (2012).
When and where was Phyllis Haver born?
Phyllis Haver was born on January 5, 1899 in Douglass, Kansas, USA. They passed away on November 19, 1960.
How many credits does Phyllis Haver have?
Phyllis Haver has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1949.
What is Phyllis Haver's background in cinema and television?
Phyllis Maude Haver was an American actress born on January 6, 1899, in Douglass, Kansas. After moving to California as a child, she worked as a piano player at a local movie theater before auditioning for producer Mack Sennett. Sennett hired her as one of his original Sennett Bathing Beauties, and she later became a l...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fig Leaves (1926) as Alice Atkins — aged about 27
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