Lois Wilson

Born: 1894-06-26

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

A schoolteacher who became a stage actress (briefly), Lois Wilson entered films in 1916 at Paramount (her sisters, Diana Kane and Connie Lewis, also worked as actresses). Wilson played leading roles well into the sound era, and after she retired from the screen she worked sporadically in television and again appeared on stage.

Known For

Bright Eyes
Coney Island
Seed
The Crash
The Gamblers
New York
Manslaughter
Deluge
The Decoy
The Show of Shows

Top Movie Credits

Bright Eyes Mary Blake
Coney Island Joan Wellman
Seed Peggy Carter
The Crash Marcia Peterson
The Gamblers Catherine Darwin
New York Marjorie Church
Manslaughter Evans (Lydia's maid)
Deluge Helen Webster
The Show of Shows Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)