Winifred Bryson, a renowned American actress, was born Winifred Brison on December 20, 1892, and passed away on August 20, 1987. Her illustrious career spanned over three decades, with a dual presence on both the stage and in silent films.
Bryson's journey as a performer began in 1914, initially in the realm of musical comedy, where she showcased her talents alongside other notable actors. Her breakthrough performance came in the drama Regeneration, alongside the esteemed Bert Lytell.
Although her film debut was in the 1915 production of Peer Gynt, it was her role in A Heart to Let (1921) that marked her true transition to the world of motion pictures. Throughout her illustrious career, Bryson appeared in a total of 19 films, with her final screen appearance being in Adoration (1928). Unfortunately, her remarkable career came to a close with the advent of talkies.
Bryson's personal life was marked by two marriages. Her first union was with the esteemed actor Warner Baxter, whom she married in 1918 and remained with until his untimely death in 1951. Her second marriage was to Ferdinand H. Manger, whom she remained with until her own passing in 1987.
