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Doris Lloyd was listed as a stage actor, film actor and Ziegfeld girl. Born on July 3, 1896, Doris Lloyd was from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on May 21, 1968, at the age of 71.
My Take
Doris Lloyd embodies the kind of career I quietly treasure: a Liverpool-born actress who survived from the silent era all the way to The Time Machine and The Sound of Music. She may never have been the headline star, but reliable, dignified character players like her are what give great films their texture and weight. There is something moving about an artist whose work still breathes inside classics decades after her death. Her roots as a Ziegfeld girl only add to the glamour of that long arc. For sheer endurance and craft, she has my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Doris Lloyd
- Name (Japanese)
- ドリス・ロイド
- Reading
- どりす・ろいど
- Born
- July 3, 1896 – May 21, 1968
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / Ziegfeld girl / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris%20Lloyd
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3037066
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Doris Lloyd born?
Born July 3, 1896.
When did Doris Lloyd die?
Died May 21, 1968, aged 71.
Where was Doris Lloyd from?
Doris Lloyd was from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What did Doris Lloyd do?
Doris Lloyd worked as stage actor, film actor, Ziegfeld girl, actor.
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