Gertrude Astor

Biography

Gertrude Astor was a prolific American character actress who began her career playing trombone in a woman's band and toured the United States before transitioning to film. She became a contract player at Universal Studios, starring in over 250 films between 1915 and 1962, often playing comedy roles as aristocrats or gold-diggers due to her tall, angular, and beautiful appearance. Her notable silent appearances include Stage Struck (1925) and The Strong Man (1926).