AKA: Lillian Diana Gish, Lillian Niles, Dorothy Elizabeth Carter
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 10/14/1893
Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, USA
Death Date: 02/27/1993
biography
Lillian Gish virtually invented screen acting. Entering films at a time when most "serious" thespians regarded motion pictures as a rather base form of employment, Gish brought to her roles a sense of craft substantially different from that practiced by her theatrical colleagues. In time, her sensitive performances elevated not only her stature as an actress, but also the reputation of movies as an art form.Both Lillian and her younger sister Dorothy were introduced to stage work at an early age. In 1912, the girls travelled to New York to pay a courtesy call on their friend Gladys Smith, who
Stage acting debut in tour of the play "In Convict Stripes"; billed as Lillian Niles; subsequently replaced in role by Gladys Smith (later known as Mary Pickford)
1903
NYC stage acting debut in "At Duty's Call"
1912
With mother and sister, moved to NYC
1912
Film acting debut, "An Unseen Enemy"; first film with D.W. Griffith; sister Dorothy was also in the cast
1912
Had featured role in "The Musketeers fo Pig Alley"
