

Florence Lawrence
Acting
January 1, 1886
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
December 28, 1938
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Florence Lawrence (born Florence Annie Bridgwood; January 2, 1886 – December 28, 1938) was a Canadian-American stage performer and film actress. She is often referred to as "The First Movie Star", and was the first film actor to be named publicly. At the height of her fame in the 1910s, she was known as "The Biograph Girl" for work as one of the leading ladies in silent films from the Biograph Company. Lawrence appeared in almost 300 films for various motion picture companies throughout her career.
The Filmography


Nursing a Viper

1776, or The Hessian Renegades

The Mended Lute

The Slave

Sweet and Twenty

Tender Hearts

The Cardinal's Conspiracy

The Country Doctor

The Way of Man

The Peachbasket Hat

Her First Biscuits

What Drink Did

Eradicating Aunty

Two Memories

The Judgment of Solomon

Resurrection

Lucky Jim

Lady Helen's Escapade
