Leila Bennett (November 17, 1892 - January 5, 1965) was an American film actress who primarily appeared in supporting roles as either slapstick sidekicks, mousy maids, and scatterbrains. Her biggest trade mark was her long thin lips. Despite the last name likeness she was in no way related to actresses Constance Bennett, Joan Bennett, and Barbara Bennett.
November 17, 1892, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died
January 5, 1965, New York City, New York, United States
Place Of Birth
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Height
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Profession
Actress
Spouse
Francis M. (Frank) Keough (m. 1934)
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Diminutive bit player of the 1930s, one-time member of the Harry Blaney Stock Company in Brooklyn. The one performance which allowed her more screen time , as a stereotypical Negro maid in the 1932 comedy 'The First Year', gained a measure of notoriety with changing socio/political views, since the part was played by a white actress in blackface.