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Anita King
Person

Anita King

Specialty
Acting
Birth
August 14, 1884 · 78 years
Death
June 10, 1963
Origin
Michigan City, Indiana, USA

Technical Alias

Anna Keppen

Professional Trajectory

Anita King (born Anna Keppen; August 14, 1884 – June 10, 1963) was an American stunt driver, actress, and thoroughbred racehorse owner. In 1915, she became the first woman to drive a car unaccompanied across the United States, with her 49-day journey from Hollywood to New York City.

Registered Filmography