Lloyd Whitlock

Summary

Lloyd Whitlock (January 2, 1891 – January 8, 1966) was a prolific American actor who began working during Hollywood's silent era. Born in 1891, he appeared in nearly 200 films between 1916 and 1949. Distinguished by his height and stature, he became especially known for playing heavies in B-movie westerns.[1][2][3]

Lloyd Whitlock
Whitlock in 1920
Born
Lloyd Theodore Whitlock

(1891-01-02)January 2, 1891
DiedJanuary 8, 1966(1966-01-08) (aged 75)
Years active1916–1949
SpouseMary Gibsone

Biography edit

Lloyd was born in Springfield, Missouri, to James Whitlock and Mary Wadlow.[4][5] After appearing in dozens of silent films, Lloyd successfully made the transition to the talkies, appearing on-screen through the early 1940s.[5] He married Mary Gibsone, a Canadian citizen, in Los Angeles in 1919. The pair had a daughter together. Lloyd died in 1966 in Los Angeles.[6]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Lloyd Whitlock Signs". The Los Angeles Times. April 9, 1925. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "Will Rogers Ropes Top Off Motor Car". The Lathrop Optimist. July 14, 1921. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Lloyd Whitlock Has Chance in New Role". The Los Angeles Times. July 20, 1924. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Lloyd Whitlock, Movie Actor, Visiting Parents". The Springfield News-Leader. September 24, 1924. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Prince Whitlock". Springfield Leader and Press. March 28, 1930. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058 – via Google Books.

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