Florence Lawrence, a remarkable Canadian-American stage performer and film actress, was born Florence Annie Bridgwood on January 2, 1886. Throughout her illustrious career, she earned the esteemed title "The First Movie Star" and made history by being the first film actor to have her name publicly acknowledged.
In the 1910s, she reached the pinnacle of her fame, earning the nickname "The Biograph Girl" due to her work as one of the leading ladies in silent films produced by the renowned Biograph Company. With a remarkable filmography spanning nearly three centuries, Lawrence appeared in almost 300 films for various motion picture companies, solidifying her legacy as a pioneering figure in the early days of cinema.
