- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilhelmina Beatrice Rahner
- Nickname
- Bess
- Mrs. Harry Houdini was born on January 22, 1875 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Religious Racketeers (1938). She was married to Harry Houdini. She died on February 11, 1943 in Needles, California, USA.
- SpouseHarry Houdini(June 22, 1894 - October 31, 1926) (his death)
- Was Houdini's stage assistant, using the cognomen "Beatrice."
- Husband Harry Houdini nicknamed her Bess.
- Married Harry Houdini 21 days after they met.
- Agents recall Bess had terrible table manners. Known for constant dunking whether pastry or bread. Spoke with food in her mouth.
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