May McAvoy Net Worth

May McAvoy was born into a wealthy family in New York City and initially wanted to be a teacher. However, after watching a friend rehearse a show at a nearby vaudeville theater, she became interested in show business and began her career as a model. She moved into extra work in films and received her first major break with The Devil's Garden (1920). She then went on to star in Sentimental Tommy (1921) and was offered a contract with Paramount. McAvoy was not content to play whatever part the studio chose for her and demanded quality roles. She left Paramount and freelanced for the next six years, starring in films such as The Enchanted Cottage (1924), Tessie (1925) and Lady Windermere's Fan (1925). She is best known for her role in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) and for being in Hollywood's first talkie, The Jazz Singer (1927). She retired after her marriage in 1929 and returned to films in the 1940s for MGM. She passed away in 1983 due to a heart attack.
May McAvoy is a member of Actress

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it?	Actress
Birth Day	September 08, 1899
Birth Place	New York City, New York, United States
Age	120 YEARS OLD
Died On	April 26, 1984(1984-04-26) (aged 84)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign	Libra
Resting place	Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1917–1959
Spouse(s)	Maurice Cleary (m. 1929; div. 1940)

💰 Net worth

May McAvoy, a renowned actress in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by 2024. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, McAvoy has captured the hearts of audiences with her impeccable performances on the silver screen. Her talent and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, paving the way for her success. As she continues to make waves in the industry, it comes as no surprise that her net worth is projected to grow steadily in the coming years.

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Biography/Timeline

1731

For her contribution to the motion picture industry, May McAvoy has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1731 Vine Street.

1917

McAvoy appeared in her first film in 1917 entitled Hate.

1925

After appearing in more than three dozen films, McAvoy co-starred with Ramón Novarro and Francis X. Bushman in Director Fred Niblo's 1925 production of Ben-Hur released by MGM. The feature-length film was one of the most lavish and spectacular productions of the silent movie era.

1929

McAvoy married banker Maurice Cleary on June 26, 1929, with whom she had a son named Patrick, and divorced him in 1940.

1940

Later, she returned to films and played small roles during the 1940s and 1950s, making her final film appearance in a small part of the 1959 version of Ben-Hur.

1984

On April 26, 1984, McAvoy died at the age of 84 from the after effects of a heart attack suffered the previous year. She is interred in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

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