1893 - 1993
Lillian Gish was an American actress and director, born on October 14, 1893, in Springfield, Ohio. She is best known for her pioneering work in silent films, particularly for her role in D.W. Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) and "Intolerance" (1916). Gish's career spanned over 75 years, earning her the title "The First Lady of American Cinema."