Valli Valli, born Valli Knust (11 February 1882 – 4 November 1927), was a musical comedy actress and silent film performer born in Berlin, Germany. She was descended from an old English family and lived most of her life in England. Her brother was a captain in the Royal Fusiliers, who fought for the British in France in World War I. Her sisters Lulu (1887–1964) and Ida were both actresses, who used the stage names Lulu Valli and Ida Valli. Her brother-in-law, Philip Curtiss (Ida's husband), wrote Mummers in Mufti in 1921. She also had a brother named Cyril Knust.
Valli's husband, a theatrical producer, was attending the premiere of his latest play when he received word that her condition was deteriorating. He rushed home but arrived just minutes after she had passed away.
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Made her stage debut at age 12 in "Gentle Ivy" at Terry's Theatre in London.
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Born in Berlin, she was educated in Paris and London.
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Musical comedy actress who found success in both Europe and America.