Violet Hopson
Violet Hopson (1887-1973) was an Australian-born British actress born in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia on 16 December 1887 as Elma Kate Victoria Karkeek, Violet Hopson being her stage name.. She was a major star of the silent era. She was popularly known by audiences as the "Dear Delightful Villianess". Her career suffered slightly following the end of her marriage to actor Alexander Worster, screen name Alec Worcester, whom she married in Luton on 7 June 1909 aged 21. Her marriage certificate gives her name as Elma Kate Victoria Hopson. They divorced in February 1919 on the ground's of his adultery and desertion.They had two children Nicholas born 1910 and Jessica born 1913She died 21 July 1973 in Princess Louise Hospital, Kensington, London, the records naming her as Elma Kate Worster. She was cremated in Kensal Green Crematorium on 26 July 1973.
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| Alias (AKA) | Karkeek Elma Kate Victoria |
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| Birth date | January 01, 1887 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1973 |
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