Doris Lloyd

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Hessy Doris Lloyd (3 July 1896 – 21 May 1968) was an English-American film, television and stage actress.

Born in Liverpool, she went to the United States of America to visit a sister already living there. What was supposed to be a visit she made permanent. She spent several years (1916–25) appearing in Broadway theatre plays, notably a number of Ziegfeld Follies editions, and probably spent some time on the road in touring companies. She decided on a film career, making her first film in 1925. With the exception of returning to one Broadway play in 1947, her career was devoted to films and television.

Lloyd appeared in over 150 films between 1925 and 1967, including the 1933 low-budget Monogram Pictures version of Oliver Twist, in which she played ...show more

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Date of Birth

Jul 01, 1896

Place of Birth

Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Date of Death

May 21, 1968

Age

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Hessy Doris Lloyd