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Lydia Knott

American actress (1866-1955)

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

01Biography

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.

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

Lydia Knott in 1902.
Lydia Knott in 1902.

02Partial filmography

Detail of ad for The Flirt, 1922
Detail of ad for The Flirt, 1922
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