Julia Faye

Julia Faye Maloney (September 24, 1892 – April 6, 1966), known professionally as Julia Faye, was an American actress of silent and sound films. She was known for her appearances in more than 30 Cecil B. DeMille productions. Her various roles ranged from maids and ingénues to vamps and queens.

Julia Faye
Faye in 1923
Born
Julia Faye Maloney

(1892-09-24)September 24, 1892
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1966(1966-04-06) (aged 73)
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Other namesJulia Faye Covell
Julia Faye Wallick
Julia Faye Merrill
Alma materIllinois State University
OccupationActress
Years active1915–1957
Spouses
Harold Leroy Wallick
(m. 1913; died 1918)
    Walter Anthony Merrill
    (m. 1935; div. 1936)
    PartnerCecil B. DeMille

    She was "famed throughout Hollywood for her perfect legs" until her performance in Cecil B. DeMille's The Volga Boatman (1926) established her as "one of Hollywood's popular leading ladies."

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