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Lois Wilson (June 28, 1894 – March 3, 1988) was an American actress who worked during the silent film era. She also directed two short films and was a scenario writer. [1] Early life. Born to Andrew Kenley Wilson and Constance (née Coolidge) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, [2] Wilson's family moved to Alabama when she was still very young.
Lois Wilson was a stage and film actress who played leading roles from 1916 to 1939. She was the first to portray Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (1926) and appeared in 161 movies, 2 TV shows and 1 short film.
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Apr 25, 2010 · Winona Ryder stars as Lois Wilson, the wife of Bill Wilson, who helped create Alcoholics Anonymous. The TV movie depicts their turbulent marriage, struggles with alcoholism and recovery.
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Lois Wilson (née Burnham; March 4, 1891 – October 5, 1988), also known as Lois W., was the co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups, a 12-Step fellowship for the friends and family of alcoholics. She was the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) co-founder Bill W.
In 1914 Lois Burnham, a college-educated woman from an affluent family, meets and falls in love with Bill Wilson, a 19 year old man of modest means. They marry in 1918 and after his return from World War I, the two set out to build a life together.
Lois Wilson was a stage and film actress who played leading roles in silent and sound films. She was the first to portray Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby and a friend of Gloria Swanson and Edith Fellows.
Mar 10, 1988 · Lois Wilson, an actress who appeared in more than 100 early films including the 1923 Western epic ''The Covered Wagon,'' died of pneumonia on March 3 at Riverside Hospital for Skilled Care.
