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Lillian Diana Gish (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) was an American actress. Her film-acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912, in silent film shorts, to 1987.Gish was called the "First Lady of American Cinema", and is credited with pioneering fundamental film performance techniques.
Lillian Gish was a legendary actress who starred in silent and sound films, including classics by D.W. Griffith and Charles Laughton. She had a 75-year career, earned an Oscar nomination, and wrote an autobiography.
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- Springfield, Ohio, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
May 3, 2024 · Lillian Gish (born October 14, 1893, Springfield, Ohio, U.S. [ see Researcher’s Note ]—died February 27, 1993, New York, New York) was an American actress who, like her sister Dorothy, was a major figure in the early motion picture industry, particularly in director D.W. Griffith’s silent film classics. She is regarded as one of silent ...
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Learn about the life and career of Lillian Gish, the First Lady of American Cinema, who starred in silent classics by D.W. Griffith and later appeared in films by Charles Laughton and others. Find out her birth and death dates, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- October 14, 1893
- February 27, 1993
Dec 18, 2016 · Learn about the life and legacy of Lillian Gish, one of the pioneers of screen acting and a legendary actress of the silent era. Discover her early stage performances, her collaborations with D.W. Griffith, her artistic control at MGM, and her contributions to cinematic history.
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Mar 1, 1993 · Lillian Diana Gish, a daughter of the former Mary Robinson McConnell and James Gish, was born on Oct. 14, 1893, in Springfield, Ohio. The family moved to Baltimore, where Mr. Gish became a partner ...
Learn about the life and career of Lillian Gish, one of the greatest stars in silent films. Discover her stage debut, her collaborations with D.W. Griffith, her awards and honors, and her film lecture.
