Daphne Pollard

Daphne Pollard was an Australian-born actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne who began performing as a child with the Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company. After establishing herself on stage in London and New York, she became a Hollywood character actress known especially for comedy films of the late 1920s and early 1930s, including appearances alongside Laurel & Hardy. Born Daphne Trott, she adopted “Pollard” from the theatrical company that launched her career.