Lewis Stone

Birth Name:

Lewis Shepard Stone

Birth Place:

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer

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
Frequently portrayed the role of well-mannered romantic men
Often worked alongside Greta Garbo as the two collaborated in movies together
Had a lifelong contract with MGM Studios when he signed in 1924 and remained there until his death
His hair had apparently turned grey by the time he was 20 years old, giving him a distinguished look that landed him many roles
Served as an officer in the U․S․ military during World War I
Was set to appear in "Sabrina" before his untimely death

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