Lydia Knott

Lydia Knott
Knott in 1922
Born	(1866-10-01)October 1, 1866 Tyner, Indiana
Died	March 30, 1955(1955-03-30) (aged 88) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1914–1937
Relatives	Lambert Hillyer (son)

Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) was an American actress of the silent film era.^[1] She appeared in more than 90 films between 1914 and 1937.

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

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