Vera Steadman (June 23, 1900 – December 14, 1966) was an American film actress of the silent era. Steadman was born on June 23, 1900, in Monterey, California.
Before she began working in films, Steadman was experienced as a swimmer, high diver, and classic dancer.
Steadman appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1941, in her first years appearing as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties. She worked for Fox for four months before joining Universal, and she later made films for Christie Film Company.
Her marriage to orchestra leader Jackie Taylor ended in divorce on June 14, 1923. On April 17, 1935, she married Martin Padway in Van Nuys. They were divorced on August 8, 1938. She married Joseph Milton Flynn in November, 1948, and they remained wed until her death. On December 14, 1966, Steadman died at age 65. She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach).
1940
as Extra (uncredited)
1938
as Bit Role
1936
as Molly Murdock
1935
as Saloon Girl (uncredited)
1935
as Telephone Operator
1934
as Stenographer
1931
1929
1929
as Betty
1928
as Betty
1927
as Winnie
1927
as The Sailor's Sweetheart
1927
as Miss Von Ratseller
1926
as Harriet Underwood
1926
1926
as Mary
1924
1924
1923
as Mary Wilson
1921
1920
as Vashti Seminoff
1920
1920
as Jimmie's sister
1919
1919
as Larry's Sweetheart
1918
as Dental Office Girl / Gym Girl
1917
as Harem Girl (uncredited)
1917
1917
as Dancing Girl (uncredited)
1916
as Minor Role