Florence Lawrence

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

265

Gender

Female

Birthday

1886-01-01

Day of death

1938-12-28 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Florence Lawrence

Biography

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.

Known For

  • The Lure of the Gown

    The Lure of the Gown

  • Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good

    Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good

  • The Heart of O Yama

    The Heart of O Yama

  • Jones and the Lady Book Agent

    Jones and the Lady Book Agent

  • The Sheriff and the Man

    The Sheriff and the Man

  • After Many Years

    After Many Years

  • Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet

    Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet

  • Resurrection

    Resurrection

  • The Unfoldment

    The Unfoldment

  • The Bandit's Waterloo: The Outwitting of an Andalusian Brigand by a Pretty Senora

    The Bandit's Waterloo: The Outwitting of an Andalusian Brigand by a Pretty Senora

  • Lucky Jim

    Lucky Jim

  • The Feud and the Turkey

    The Feud and the Turkey

  • Confidence

    Confidence

  • The Necklace

    The Necklace

  • All the World’s a Stage

    All the World’s a Stage

  • Tender Hearts

    Tender Hearts

  • The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen

    The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen

  • Night Must Fall

    Night Must Fall

  • The Slave

    The Slave

  • The Spender

    The Spender

  • The Way of Man

    The Way of Man

  • So Big!

    So Big!

  • Justice in the Far North

    Justice in the Far North

  • The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain

    The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain

  • The Clubman and the Tramp

    The Clubman and the Tramp

  • The Advent of Jane

    The Advent of Jane

  • The Man Who Was Never Kissed

    The Man Who Was Never Kissed

  • Diplomatic Flo

    Diplomatic Flo

  • Those Awful Hats

    Those Awful Hats

  • Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy

    Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy

  • All for Love

    All for Love

  • Mother Love

    Mother Love

  • Homicide Squad

    Homicide Squad

  • The Coryphee

    The Coryphee

  • Debt

    Debt

  • The Vaquero's Vow

    The Vaquero's Vow

  • The Stepmother

    The Stepmother

  • Trying to Get Arrested

    Trying to Get Arrested

  • Sisters

    Sisters

  • Transfusion

    Transfusion

  • Counterfeiters

    Counterfeiters

  • The Salvation Army Lass

    The Salvation Army Lass

  • The Old-Fashioned Way

    The Old-Fashioned Way

  • The Players

    The Players

  • The Mistake

    The Mistake

  • The Disenchantment

    The Disenchantment

  • The Great Universal Mystery

    The Great Universal Mystery

  • The Maniac

    The Maniac

  • The Lonely Villa

    The Lonely Villa

  • The Rosary

    The Rosary

  • The Honeymooners

    The Honeymooners

  • Two Memories

    Two Memories

  • Sinners in the Sun

    Sinners in the Sun

  • The Maelstrom

    The Maelstrom

  • Tangled Relations

    Tangled Relations

  • The Nichols on a Vacation

    The Nichols on a Vacation

  • Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance

    Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance

  • Drive for a Life

    Drive for a Life

  • Gambling Wives

    Gambling Wives

  • The Test

    The Test

  • Those Boys!

    Those Boys!

  • The Reckoning

    The Reckoning

  • The Time-Lock Safe

    The Time-Lock Safe

  • The Matchmaker

    The Matchmaker

  • Secrets

    Secrets

  • The Devil

    The Devil

  • Tragic Love

    Tragic Love

  • Two Men

    Two Men

  • The Jilt

    The Jilt

  • The Test of Friendship

    The Test of Friendship

  • The Boy, the Bust and the Bath

    The Boy, the Bust and the Bath

  • Mr. Jones Has a Card Party

    Mr. Jones Has a Card Party

  • The Stolen Jewels

    The Stolen Jewels

  • The Ingrate

    The Ingrate

  • Influence of Sympathy

    Influence of Sympathy

  • What Drink Did

    What Drink Did

  • Jealousy and the Man

    Jealousy and the Man

  • A Head for Business

    A Head for Business

  • The Song of the Shirt

    The Song of the Shirt

  • Sweeping Against the Winds

    Sweeping Against the Winds

  • The Curtain Pole

    The Curtain Pole

  • Father Gets in the Game

    Father Gets in the Game

  • The Law’s Decree

    The Law’s Decree

  • The Note in the Shoe

    The Note in the Shoe

  • The Call of the Wild

    The Call of the Wild

  • The Count of Montebello

    The Count of Montebello

  • Through Jealous Eyes

    Through Jealous Eyes

  • The Snare of Society

    The Snare of Society

  • The New Shawl

    The New Shawl

  • The Awakening of Bess

    The Awakening of Bess

  • The Mended Lute

    The Mended Lute

  • A Game of Deception

    A Game of Deception

  • The Zulu's Heart

    The Zulu's Heart

  • The Forest Ranger’s Daughter

    The Forest Ranger’s Daughter

  • The Country Doctor

    The Country Doctor

  • The Satin Girl

    The Satin Girl

  • Nursing a Viper

    Nursing a Viper

  • The Stage Note

    The Stage Note

  • Salome; or, The Dance of the Seven Veils

    Salome; or, The Dance of the Seven Veils

  • The Christmas Burglars

    The Christmas Burglars

  • The Chance Shot

    The Chance Shot

  • The Cardinal's Conspiracy

    The Cardinal's Conspiracy

  • Antony and Cleopatra, a Love Story of the Noblest Roman and the Most Beautiful Egyptian

    Antony and Cleopatra, a Love Story of the Noblest Roman and the Most Beautiful Egyptian

  • The False Bride

    The False Bride

  • Sweet and Twenty

    Sweet and Twenty

  • Her Humble Ministry

    Her Humble Ministry

  • Mr. Jones’ Burglar

    Mr. Jones’ Burglar

  • The Honor of Thieves

    The Honor of Thieves

  • Man on the Flying Trapeze

    Man on the Flying Trapeze

  • The Hard Hombre

    The Hard Hombre

  • The Criminal Hypnotist

    The Criminal Hypnotist

  • The Redemption of Riverton

    The Redemption of Riverton

  • The Taming of the Shrew

    The Taming of the Shrew

  • Her First Biscuits

    Her First Biscuits

  • A Drunkard's Reformation

    A Drunkard's Reformation

  • 1776, or The Hessian Renegades

    1776, or The Hessian Renegades

  • Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens

    Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens

  • The Helping Hand

    The Helping Hand

  • Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy

    Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy

  • A Singular Cynic

    A Singular Cynic

  • After All

    After All

  • Saul and David

    Saul and David

  • The Honor of the Humble

    The Honor of the Humble

  • Love's Stratagem

    Love's Stratagem

  • The Brahma Diamond

    The Brahma Diamond

  • The Irony of Fate

    The Irony of Fate

  • The Mad Man’s Ward

    The Mad Man’s Ward

  • The Senator’s Double

    The Senator’s Double

  • A Smoked Husband

    A Smoked Husband

  • Unto the Third Generation

    Unto the Third Generation

  • The Blind Man’s Tact

    The Blind Man’s Tact

  • The Pawns of Destiny

    The Pawns of Destiny

  • The Professor’s Ward

    The Professor’s Ward

  • Where the Breakers Roar

    Where the Breakers Roar

  • Duke de Ribbon Counter

    Duke de Ribbon Counter

  • Lady Helen's Escapade

    Lady Helen's Escapade

  • The Valet's Wife

    The Valet's Wife

  • Suffragettes Parade in Washington

    Suffragettes Parade in Washington

  • The Tide of Fortune

    The Tide of Fortune

  • The Road to the Heart

    The Road to the Heart

  • A Game for Two

    A Game for Two

  • A Good Turn

    A Good Turn

  • The Call of the Circus

    The Call of the Circus

  • The Right of Love

    The Right of Love

  • His Wife’s Child

    His Wife’s Child

  • The Little Rebel

    The Little Rebel

  • A Rebellious Blossom

    A Rebellious Blossom

  • The Wife’s Awakening

    The Wife’s Awakening

  • A Girl and Her Money

    A Girl and Her Money

  • The Angel of the Studio

    The Angel of the Studio

  • The Love Craze

    The Love Craze

  • Aunt Jane’s Legacy

    Aunt Jane’s Legacy

  • The Little Mail Carrier

    The Little Mail Carrier

  • The Doctor's Perfidy

    The Doctor's Perfidy

  • Daniel Boone; or, Pioneer Days in America

    Daniel Boone; or, Pioneer Days in America

  • The Miser’s Daughter

    The Miser’s Daughter

  • The Eternal Triangle

    The Eternal Triangle

  • Romance of Pond Cove

    Romance of Pond Cove

  • Jane and the Stranger

    Jane and the Stranger

  • A Village Romance

    A Village Romance

  • The Governor’s Pardon

    The Governor’s Pardon

  • The Winning Punch

    The Winning Punch

  • His Second Wife

    His Second Wife

  • Taking a Chance

    Taking a Chance

  • The Medicine Bottle

    The Medicine Bottle

  • A Woman's Way

    A Woman's Way

  • The State Line

    The State Line

  • Flo's Discipline

    Flo's Discipline

  • The Automobile Thieves

    The Automobile Thieves

  • Mrs. Jones Entertains

    Mrs. Jones Entertains

  • A Mysterious Mystery

    A Mysterious Mystery

  • Her Two Sons

    Her Two Sons

  • The Taming of Jane

    The Taming of Jane

  • Vanity and Its Cure

    Vanity and Its Cure

  • The Face on the Screen

    The Face on the Screen

  • In Swift Waters

    In Swift Waters

  • Jones and His New Neighbors

    Jones and His New Neighbors

  • The Right Girl

    The Right Girl

  • The Broken Oath

    The Broken Oath

  • Her Child's Honor

    Her Child's Honor

  • I Did It

    I Did It

  • The Prussian Spy

    The Prussian Spy

  • Lest We Forget

    Lest We Forget

  • A Rural Conqueror

    A Rural Conqueror

  • Once Upon a Time

    Once Upon a Time

  • The Actress and the Singer

    The Actress and the Singer

  • The Story of Rosie’s Rose

    The Story of Rosie’s Rose

  • The Peachbasket Hat

    The Peachbasket Hat

  • A Fascinating Bachelor

    A Fascinating Bachelor

  • Eloping with Auntie

    Eloping with Auntie

  • A Reno Romance

    A Reno Romance

  • The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

    The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

  • The Lady Leone

    The Lady Leone

  • His Wife's Mother

    His Wife's Mother

  • Art Versus Music

    Art Versus Music

  • The Closed Door

    The Closed Door

  • Her Generous Way

    Her Generous Way

  • The Life Saver

    The Life Saver

  • A Show Girl’s Strategem

    A Show Girl’s Strategem

  • Her Ragged Knight

    Her Ragged Knight

  • The Slavey’s Affinity

    The Slavey’s Affinity

  • Old Heads and Young Hearts

    Old Heads and Young Hearts

  • The Doctor’s Testimony

    The Doctor’s Testimony

  • His Friend, the Burglar

    His Friend, the Burglar

  • Mrs. Jones' Lover or, I Want My Hat

    Mrs. Jones' Lover or, I Want My Hat

  • The Girl and the Outlaw

    The Girl and the Outlaw

  • The Mill Buyers

    The Mill Buyers

  • Her Artistic Temperament

    Her Artistic Temperament

  • A Girlish Impulse

    A Girlish Impulse

  • One on Reno

    One on Reno

  • The Pirate's Gold

    The Pirate's Gold

  • That Awful Brother

    That Awful Brother

  • A Troublesome Satchel

    A Troublesome Satchel

  • A Baby's Shoe

    A Baby's Shoe

  • The Roue’s Heart

    The Roue’s Heart

  • The Hoyden

    The Hoyden

  • Always a Way

    Always a Way

  • Ingomar, the Barbarian

    Ingomar, the Barbarian

  • Age Versus Youth

    Age Versus Youth

  • The Girls and Daddy

    The Girls and Daddy

  • Yellow Dust

    Yellow Dust

  • The Red Girl

    The Red Girl

  • The Wooden Leg

    The Wooden Leg

  • Romance of a Jewess

    Romance of a Jewess

  • The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals

    The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals

  • Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists

    Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists

  • Behind the Scenes: Where All Is Not Gold That Glitters

    Behind the Scenes: Where All Is Not Gold That Glitters

  • Eradicating Aunty

    Eradicating Aunty

  • The Winning Coat

    The Winning Coat

  • Her Cousin Fred

    Her Cousin Fred

  • The Cord of Life

    The Cord of Life

  • Schneider’s Anti-Noise Crusade

    Schneider’s Anti-Noise Crusade

  • Elusive Isabel

    Elusive Isabel

  • Lines of White on a Sullen Sea

    Lines of White on a Sullen Sea

  • Not Like Other Girls

    Not Like Other Girls

  • At the Altar

    At the Altar

  • His Chorus Girl Wife

    His Chorus Girl Wife

  • The Deception

    The Deception

  • Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy

    Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy

  • His Ward's Love

    His Ward's Love

  • Concealing a Burglar

    Concealing a Burglar

  • One Touch of Nature

    One Touch of Nature

  • The Sacrifice

    The Sacrifice

  • The Two Fathers

    The Two Fathers

  • An Awful Moment

    An Awful Moment

  • Mr. Jones at the Ball

    Mr. Jones at the Ball

  • The Girl O’ the Woods

    The Girl O’ the Woods

  • Money Mad

    Money Mad

  • Pressed Roses

    Pressed Roses

  • His Bogus Uncle

    His Bogus Uncle

  • The Politician's Love Story

    The Politician's Love Story

  • The Planter's Wife

    The Planter's Wife

  • The Judgment of Solomon

    The Judgment of Solomon

  • Betrayed by a Handprint

    Betrayed by a Handprint

  • A Wreath in Time

    A Wreath in Time

  • The Surgeon’s Heroism

    The Surgeon’s Heroism

  • The Winning Punch

    The Winning Punch

  • Opportunity and the Man

    Opportunity and the Man

  • During Cherry Time

    During Cherry Time

  • The Romance of the Photograph

    The Romance of the Photograph

  • The Despatch Bearer; or, Through the Enemy's Lines

    The Despatch Bearer; or, Through the Enemy's Lines

  • Nan’s Diplomacy

    Nan’s Diplomacy

  • Higgenses Versus Judsons

    Higgenses Versus Judsons

  • Betty’s Nightmare

    Betty’s Nightmare

  • The Bribe

    The Bribe