Florence Lawrence - Actor Profile

Florence Lawrence

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1886
Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

About Florence Lawrence

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.

Best Florence Lawrence Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Florence Lawrence's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Florence Lawrence.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1937 Night Must Fall - Hit Similar →
1935 Man on the Flying Trapeze (uncredited) Average Similar →
1934 The Old-Fashioned Way Undetermined Role (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 Secrets Undetermined Role (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1932 Sinners in the Sun - Flop Similar →
1932 So Big! Mina (uncredited) Average Similar →
1912 The Lady Leone Lady Leone Mervyn Super Hit Similar →
1912 Flo's Discipline Florence Dow Hit Similar →
1911 The Test Miss Gillman Super Hit Similar →
1909 Nursing a Viper - Flop Similar →
1909 1776, or The Hessian Renegades - Flop Similar →
1909 The Mended Lute Rising Moon Flop Similar →
1909 The Slave Nerada Flop Similar →
1909 The Country Doctor Mrs. Harcourt Average Similar →
1909 The Necklace - Flop Similar →
1909 The Way of Man Mabel Jarrett Flop Similar →
1909 The Peachbasket Hat Mrs. Jones Flop Similar →
1909 The Lonely Villa - Average Similar →
1909 What Drink Did Mrs. Alfred Lucas Flop Similar →
1909 Two Memories Party Guest Flop Similar →
1909 The Judgment of Solomon - Super Hit Similar →
1909 Resurrection Katusha Flop Similar →
1909 Lady Helen's Escapade Lady Helen Flop Similar →
1909 Confidence Nellie Burton Flop Similar →
1909 The Winning Coat Lady-in-Waiting Flop Similar →
1909 The Road to the Heart Mexican Woman Flop Similar →
1909 A Drunkard's Reformation Woman in the Play Average Similar →
1909 The Salvation Army Lass Mary Wilson Flop Similar →
1909 The Roue’s Heart Noblewoman Flop Similar →
1909 The Prussian Spy The Maid Flop Similar →
1909 The Politician's Love Story - Flop Similar →
1909 The Curtain Pole Mrs. Edwards Flop Similar →
1909 A Wreath in Time Mrs. John Goodhusband Flop Similar →
1909 Those Awful Hats Theatre Audience Average Similar →
1909 Those Boys! The Maid Flop Similar →
1909 The Sacrifice Mrs. Hardluck Flop Similar →
1908 Mr. Jones at the Ball Mrs. Jones Flop Similar →
1908 The Test of Friendship Jennie Colman Flop Similar →
1908 The Reckoning The Wife Flop Similar →
1908 Money Mad Bank Customer / Landlady Flop Similar →
1908 Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy Calpurnia Flop Similar →
1908 The Clubman and the Tramp Bridget / Dinner Guest Flop Similar →
1908 The Taming of the Shrew Katharina Flop Similar →
1908 The Pirate's Gold - Flop Similar →
1908 Romance of a Jewess Ruth Simonson Flop Similar →
1908 The Planter's Wife Tomboy Nellie Flop Similar →
1908 The Zulu's Heart The Boer's Wife Flop Similar →
1908 The Stolen Jewels Mrs. Jenkins Flop Similar →
1908 A Smoked Husband Mrs. Bibbs Flop Similar →
1907 The Boy, the Bust and the Bath The Lady Average Similar →

Florence Lawrence - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Florence Lawrence?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Florence Lawrence is "The Lady Leone" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Florence Lawrence acted in?

Florence Lawrence has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Florence Lawrence?

Other notable films include "The Judgment of Solomon", "The Test", and "The Old-Fashioned Way".