Nash, Florence (1888–1950)

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Nash, Florence (1888–1950)

American stage actress. Born Florence Ryan, Oct 2, 1888, in Troy, NY; died April 2, 1950, in Hollywood, CA; sister of actress Mary Nash (1995–1976).

Came to prominence in NY debut as Madge Blake in The Boys of Company B (1907); appeared on stage as Aggie Lynch in Within the Law (1912–14), followed by Merton of the Movies, When Sweet Sixteen, The Land of the Free, Lady Clara, The Mirage and A Lady's Virtue; films include The Women (as Nancy Blake).