Lew Cody

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Birth Name: Louis Joseph Côté

Born: 22 February 1884 Died: 31 May 1934

Country of origin: United States

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Mabel Normand

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Description: This dark-haired, suave American-born matinée idol of French ancestry abandoned a medical career after receiving favorable reviews for his performance in a school play at McGill University in Montreal. He then went on to study drama at the Stanhope Wheatcroft School of Acting in New York, toured in Vaudeville and with stock companies before performing at the Winter Garden with his own troupe of players. Cody's first appearance on screen was in short films with the Balboa Amusement Company. He then worked for Thomas H. Ince and Mack Sennett, advancing to full-length features by 1917, initially playing villains. As his p ... (more)