May McAvoy
May McAvoy (September 8, 1899 - April 26, 1984), was a pioneer American silent film actress best known starring in Hollywood's first motion picture talkie.
Born in New York City, New York, she made her film debut in 1920. After appearing in more than three dozen films, she co-starred with Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman in director Fred Niblo's 1925 feature length production of Ben-Hur. However, she is best remembered for her role with Al Jolson in the first sound film, The Jazz Singer.
May McAvoy made her last film in 1957 and passed away in 1984. She is interred in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.
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