Lewis Stone Biography

Fast Facts

• Posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• After returning from the Spanish-American War, he decided to return to a career of writing and acting in plays
• Seeing early on the possibilities of film, he turned from the stage towards the screen in the 1915 feature "Honor's Altar․"
• A photograph of his body circulated through the daily newspapers shortly after his death that was contributed to him suffering a heart attack while trying to chase away a group of kids who were throwing rocks at his home
• Often worked alongside Greta Garbo as the two collaborated in movies together
• Frequently portrayed the role of well-mannered romantic men
• His hair had apparently turned grey by the time he was 20 years old, giving him a distinguished look that landed him many roles
• Was set to appear in "Sabrina" before his untimely death
• Had a lifelong contract with MGM Studios when he signed in 1924 and remained there until his death
• Served as an officer in the U․S․ military during World War I