Eugenie Besserer (1869 or 1870 – May 29, 1934)[1] was a French-American actress who starred in silent films and features of the early sound motion-picture era, beginning in 1910.

Born in Marseilles, France, Besserer attended the Convent of Notre Dame in Ottawa, Ontario.

She came to New York City and arrived at Grand Central Station with only 25 cents (Canadian currency, equivalent to US$0.34 at the time) in her pocket.

There, Besserer continued her education, gaining some proficiency in athletics, and in fencing in particular—so much so that she was gratified to find herself holding her own against noted stage swashbuckler Alexander Salvini.

[1] A funeral mass was held at St. Theresa's Church, with a rosary service at Edwards Brothers Colonial Mortuary, Venice Boulevard, in Los Angeles.