Lydia Knott

Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) was an American actress of the silent film era.[1] She appeared in 91 films between 1914 and 1937.

Lydia Knott
Detail of ad for The Flirt, 1922
Born(1866-10-01)October 1, 1866
Tyner, Indiana
DiedMarch 30, 1955(1955-03-30) (aged 88)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles
OccupationActress
Years active1914–1937
RelativesLambert Hillyer (son)

Biography

Knott was born in Tyner, Indiana, the daughter of Lambert and Clarissa Knott. She died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. She was the mother of director Lambert Hillyer.[2]

For years, Knott was David Higgins' leading lady. She acted in stock theater in Albany, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Toledo, among other cities. She also toured the United States in at least five productions.[3] She also acted in vaudeville.[4]

Partial filmography

References
  1. Kear, Lynn; King, James (October 21, 2009). Evelyn Brent: The Life and Films of Hollywood's Lady Crook. McFarland. ISBN 9780786454686 – via Google Books.
  2. Ransbottom, Virginia (January 27, 2011). "Silent movie features a Tyner native". The South Bend Tribune. Indiana, South Bend. p. E 5. Retrieved January 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Lydia Knott Coming Here". The South Bend Tribune. Indiana, South Bend. August 9, 1913. p. 8. Retrieved January 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Vaudeville at Maryland". The Baltimore Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. October 8, 1905. p. 14. Retrieved January 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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