Lillian Walker

Lillian Walker (April 21, 1887 – October 10, 1975), born Lillian Wolke, was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in 171 films, most of them shorts, between 1909 and 1934.

For the former Louisiana state representative, see Lillian Walker (politician).

Lillian Walker
Walker, c. 1915
Born(1887-04-21)April 21, 1887
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1975(1975-10-10) (aged 88)
Trinidad, West Indies
Other namesDimples
OccupationActress
Years active1909–1934

Biography

Photoplay magazine's trade publication Stars of the Photoplay 1916 stated:

"Lillian Walker is a feminine confection composed of dimples, golden hair and curves. She was born in Brooklyn and as an artist's model by her beauty attracted attention and she got her opportunity on the stage. All her picture appearances have been Vitagraph productions, and she is best known for her work in Cinderella's Slipper [1915] and the "Miss Tomboy" series [1914].[1]

In 1918, she set up her own production company, Lillian Walker Pictures Corporation, to make films in which she starred. At least one transpired, The Embarrassment of Riches (1918), released via the W. W. Hodkinson Corporation.[2][3] Walker died in Trinidad in 1975.

The Man Behind the Curtain (1916)

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Lillian Walker". Stars of the Photoplay. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  2. "Lillian Walker to be Starred in Eight Productions". The Moving Picture World, August 10, 1918. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  3. "Announcing the release of the Lillian Walker series of eight happy pictures thru the W. W. Hodkinson Corp". The Moving Picture World, August 24, 1918. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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