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Lillian Gish

Lillian GishAKA Lillian Diana Gish

Born: 14-Oct-1893
Birthplace: Springfield, OH
Died: 27-Feb-1993
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York City

Gender: Female
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Silent film actress, director

Father: James Leigh Gish
Mother: Mary Robinson McConnell (d. 16-Sep-1948)
Sister: Dorothy Gish (actress, b. 11-Mar-1898, d. 4-Jun-1968)
Boyfriend: George Jean Nathan
Boyfriend: Charles Holland Duell

    High School: Ursuline Academy

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
    America First Committee
    Oscar (honorary) 1971
    American Film Institute Life Achievement Award 1984
    Kennedy Center Honor 1982
    Hollywood Walk of Fame 1720 Vine St. (motion pictures)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    The Whales of August (16-Oct-1987)
    Sweet Liberty (14-May-1986)
    A Wedding (29-Aug-1978)
    The Comedians (31-Oct-1967)
    Warning Shot (18-Jan-1967)
    Follow Me, Boys! (24-Aug-1966)
    The Unforgiven (6-Apr-1960)
    The Cobweb (7-Jun-1955)
    The Night of the Hunter (19-Feb-1955)
    Portrait of Jennie (25-Dec-1948)
    Duel in the Sun (31-Dec-1946)
    The Wind (23-Nov-1928)
    The Scarlet Letter (9-Aug-1926)
    La Boheme (24-Feb-1926)
    Orphans of the Storm (28-Dec-1921)
    Way Down East (3-Sep-1920)
    True Heart Susie (1-Jun-1919)
    Broken Blossoms (13-May-1919)
    Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages (5-Aug-1916)
    The Birth of a Nation (8-Feb-1915)
    Judith of Bethulia (8-Mar-1914)
    An Unseen Enemy (9-Sep-1912)

Official Website:
http://www.lilliangish.com/


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