Margaret Dumont was born on October 20, 1882, in Brooklyn, New York.
Margaret Dumont was born as Daisy Juliette Baker on October 20, 1882, in Brooklyn, New York. Her birth into a family with Southern ties lent her a genteel understanding of American society, a trait she later used to great effect in her acting career. Dumont's early experiences in theater and opera set the stage for a career marked by distinctive comedic roles.