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
Manslaughter
The World's Champion
The Show of Shows
Deluge
Female
Wedding Present
Seed
Hollywood
Life Returns

Top Movie Credits

Bright Eyes Mary Blake
Manslaughter Evans (Lydia's maid)
The World's Champion Lady Elizabeth
The Show of Shows Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
Deluge Helen Webster
Female Harriet Brown
Wedding Present Laura Dodacker
Seed Peggy Carter
Hollywood Lois Wilson
Life Returns Dr. Louise Stone