Mildred Harris was born on November 29, 1901, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She began her acting career at a young age, making her first screen appearance at just 11 years old in The Post Telegrapher. She quickly rose to fame as a child star, appearing in a series of silent films during the early 1910s.
As Mildred Harris grew older, she transitioned from child roles to leading lady roles. One of her most notable roles was in the film The Magic Cloak of Oz. She quickly became a sought-after actress in Hollywood, known for her beauty and talent on the silver screen.
Throughout her life, Mildred Harris was married three times. Her first marriage was to the legendary Charlie Chaplin, whom she was married to for two years. Although their marriage was short-lived, they had one son together, who tragically died in infancy. Mildred Harris later married Everett Terrence McGovern and Bill Fleckenstein.
Despite her early success in Hollywood, Mildred Harris faced challenges as the film industry transitioned from silent films to talkies. She struggled with the shift to sound films, and her career began to slow as job offers diminished. However, she continued to work in the industry, appearing in a variety of films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
By the 1950s, Mildred Harris had largely retired from acting, but she continued to make occasional appearances in film and television. She was portrayed by actress Milla Jovovich in the biographical film Chaplin, which chronicled her relationship with Charlie Chaplin.
Mildred Harris passed away on July 20, 1944, at the age of 42. Although her career had its ups and downs, she remains a celebrated figure in the history of Hollywood, remembered for her talent and beauty on the silver screen.