Lois Wilson, a schoolteacher who initially pursued a career in stage acting, made her foray into the world of cinema in 1916, signing with Paramount Pictures. Interestingly, her sisters Diana Kane and Connie Lewis also followed in her footsteps, embarking on their own acting careers. Wilson's early years in Hollywood saw her playing leading roles, a testament to her undeniable talent and charm. As the sound era dawned, Wilson continued to thrive, taking on starring roles that showcased her impressive range. However, after a successful career spanning many years, Wilson eventually retired from the silver screen, opting to focus on other creative pursuits.
Personal Details
BornJun 28, 1894 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Career
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1949

The Girl from Jones Beach as Mrs. Wilson
{"id":175649,"title":"For Beauty's Sake","year":"1941","character":"Mrs. Lloyd Kennar","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/for-beautys-sake-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175649.jpg"},"released":1}
1941

For Beauty's Sake as Mrs. Lloyd Kennar
{"id":175781,"title":"Nobody's Children","year":"1940","character":"Miss Jamieson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/nobodys-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175781.jpg"},"released":1}
1940

Nobody's Children as Miss Jamieson
{"id":72217,"title":"Bad Little Angel","year":"1939","character":"Mrs. Ellen Creighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bad-little-angel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72217.jpg"},"released":1}
1939

Bad Little Angel as Mrs. Ellen Creighton
{"id":73339,"title":"Wedding Present","year":"1936","character":"Laura Dodacker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/wedding-present","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73339.jpg"},"released":1}
1936

Wedding Present as Laura Dodacker
{"id":73534,"title":"Laughing at Trouble","year":"1936","character":"Alice Mathews","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/laughing-at-trouble","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73534.jpg"},"released":1}

Laughing at Trouble as Alice Mathews
{"id":73781,"title":"Public Opinion","year":"1935","character":"Mona Trevor \/ Anne Trevor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/public-opinion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73781.jpg"},"released":1}
1935

Public Opinion as Mona Trevor / Anne Trevor
{"id":73800,"title":"Life Returns","year":"1935","character":"Dr. Louise Stone","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/life-returns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73800.jpg"},"released":1}

Life Returns as Dr. Louise Stone
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1934

The Show-Off as Clara Harling
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Bright Eyes as Mary Blake
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Ticket to a Crime as Elaine Purdy
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There's Always Tomorrow as Sophie White
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No Greater Glory as Mother
{"id":74512,"title":"In the Money","year":"1933","character":"Mary 'Lambie' Higginbottom","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/in-the-money-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74512.jpg"},"released":1}
1933

In the Money as Mary 'Lambie' Higginbottom
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Female as Harriet Brown
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Deluge as Helen Webster
{"id":83446,"title":"The Secrets of Wu Sin","year":"1932","character":"Nona Gould","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-secrets-of-wu-sin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83446.jpg"},"released":1}
1932

The Secrets of Wu Sin as Nona Gould
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The Devil Is Driving as Nancy Evans
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The Crash as Marcia Peterson
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The Rider of Death Valley as Helen Joyce
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Divorce in the Family as Mrs. Grace Shumaker
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The Expert as Nettie Minick
{"id":75434,"title":"Seed","year":"1931","character":"Peggy Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/seed-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75434.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75434.jpg"},"released":1}
1931

Seed as Peggy Carter
{"id":75473,"title":"Lovin' the Ladies","year":"1930","character":"Joan Bently","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/lovin-the-ladies-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75473.jpg"},"released":1}
1930

Lovin' the Ladies as Joan Bently
{"id":75416,"title":"Show of Shows","year":"1929","character":"Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/show-of-shows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75416.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75416.jpg"},"released":1}
1929

Show of Shows as Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
{"id":76226,"title":"The Vanishing American","year":"1925","character":"Marion Warner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-vanishing-american","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76226.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76226.jpg"},"released":1}
1925

The Vanishing American as Marion Warner
{"id":76295,"title":"The Covered Wagon","year":"1923","character":"Molly Wingate","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-covered-wagon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76295.jpg"},"released":1}
1923

The Covered Wagon as Molly Wingate
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1922

Manslaughter as Evans (Lydia's maid)