Search results
Gladys Louise Smith (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979), known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian actress resident in the U.S., and also producer, screenwriter, and film studio founder. She was a pioneer in the American film industry, with a Hollywood career that spanned five decades.
Apr 2, 2014 · Known as "America’s Sweetheart," Mary Pickford was a legendary film actress during the age of silent pictures. She often appeared on screen in young girl roles, even when she was an adult.
Mary Pickford. Actress: Coquette. Mary Pickford was born Gladys Louise Smith in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Elsie Charlotte (Hennessy) and John Charles Smith. She was of English and Irish descent.
May 13, 2024 · Mary Pickford (born April 9, 1892, Toronto, Ontario, Canada—died May 29, 1979, Santa Monica, California, U.S.) was a Canadian-born American motion-picture actress who was “America’s sweetheart” of the silent screen and one of the first film stars.
Feb 4, 2019 · Four years later, Mary Pickford was the most famous woman in the world; the first female celebrity not just known by name, reputation or sketch, but even the way the corners of her eyes...
Feb 27, 2018 · Mary Pickford was a founder of the Motion Picture Academy and much admired for her philanthropy. But before all that, she was a darling of the silent screen. In her 20s, Pickford...
May 14, 2008 · Mary Pickford, née Gladys Louise Smith, actor, producer and writer (born 8 April 1892 in Toronto, ON; died 29 May 1979 in Santa Monica, California). Pickford was a pioneering figure of early cinema who became one of the most renowned stars of the silent film era.
