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Zasu Pitts
Acting
02 Jan 1894
† 07 Jun 1963
Parsons, Kansas, USA
Biography
Zasu Pitts was an American actress who starred in many silent dramas and comedies, transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films. She may be best known for her performance in Erich von Stroheim's epic silent film Greed. Based on her performance, von Stroheim labeled Pitts "the greatest dramatic actress". He also featured her in his films The Honeymoon (1928), The Wedding March (1928), War Nurse (1930) and Walking Down Broadway, released as Hello, Sister! (1933...
Also Known As
Zazu Pitts, Eliza Susan Pitts, ZaSu Pitts, Za Su Pitts
































