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Hilda Keenan (November 1891 – August 20, 1940) was an American actress and vaudeville performer, part of a family of actors including her father Frank Keenan, her husband Ed Wynn, and her son Keenan Wynn.
Jan 5, 2024 · Beyond the spotlight, however, was a personal life marked by significant relationships. In this article, we delve into the life of Ed Wynn’s first wife, the talented actress Hilda Keenan, exploring the highs and lows of their union that lasted for over two decades.
Hilda Keenan (November 1891 – August 20, 1940) was an American actress and vaudeville performer, part of a family of actors including her father Frank Keenan, her husband Ed Wynn, and her son Keenan Wynn.
Wynn was born on July 27, 1916, in New York City, the son of vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn and his wife, the former Hilda Keenan. He took his stage name from his maternal grandfather , Frank Keenan , one of the first Broadway actors to star in Hollywood .
He first married actress Hilda Keenan on September 5, 1914. They eventually divorced on May 13, 1937, after twenty-three years of marriage. [ 11 ] Together, they had a son, actor Keenan Wynn . [ 11 ]
Oct 15, 1986 · Keenan Wynn - who played a clowning thug in ''Kiss Me Kate,'' blasted a vending machine in ''Dr. Strangelove'' and was one of Hollywood's most versatile supporting actors - died of cancer...
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She was the first wife (September 5, 1914-May 15, 1937) of actor Ed Wynn, and the mother of actor Keenan Wynn. Hilda died in the Medical Arts Hospital in New York after a long illness Actress.
