Lottie Pickford
| Lottie Pickford | |
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| Born |
Charlotte Smith June 9, 1893 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 9, 1936 (aged 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Other names | Lottie Pickford Forrest |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1909–1925 |
| Spouse(s) |
Alfred Rupp (m. 1915–20) Allan Forrest (m. 1922–28) Russel O. Gillard (m. 1929–33) John William Lock (m. 1933–36) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | John Charles Smith Charlotte Hennessy |
| Relatives |
Mary Pickford (sister) Jack Pickford (brother) |
Lottie Pickford (June 9, 1893 – December 9, 1936) was a Canadian-born silent film actress, and socialite. She was the sister of fellow actress Mary Pickford and actor Jack Pickford.
One of her best known roles was in The Diamond from the Sky directed by William Desmond Taylor in 1915. Pickford's career is often overshadowed by that of her siblings and though she was a notable figure in the 1920s, her films and role in the Pickford acting family is now largely forgotten.
She was born Charlotte Smith, to John Charles Smith and Charlotte Hennessy. Pickford was named for her mother. She was the middle child, born a year and two months after her sister Gladys Smith and two years before her brother John Charles Smith, called Jack. She quickly became her father's favorite, much to her sister's annoyance. After mistakenly believing she was a boy when first born, her father lovingly gave her the boyish nickname, 'Chuckie'.
Pickford's father left the family while she was young, and Gladys took on responsibilities. Lottie and Jack became extremely close, banding together against their sister who they saw as strict. Lottie idolized her brother Jack, and they remained close throughout their lifetimes. Despite her tense relationship with Mary, she was protective of her and once jumped on D.W. Griffith to defend her sister during a heated argument with the director.
In need of extra income the family began to act. On January 8, 1900, Gladys and Lottie appeared in The Silver King. Lottie was either offered a lesser sum than her sister or was part of a packaged deal. The family eventually moved to New York City where they all acted in various productions, sometimes together, sometimes not. At one point Lottie and Gladys had to travel on their own for one production.
Of the family, Gladys was the breakout star. Her family members were usually attached to her as a contractual stipulation. After she started in films, she took the name Mary Pickford. Lottie and Jack also used the surname Pickford in their acting careers. Mary was influential in getting her siblings on the payroll after she started acting in films.
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