Frank Lloyd

Profession: Actor and Director

Biography: Frank Lloyd was a Scottish-American film director, scriptwriter, and producer, recognized for his contribution to the early development of cinema. He was a versatile director, working with a broad range of genres and making over 50 silent films and more than 20 sound films during his career.

Lloyd's most prominent works include Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and Cavalcade (1933), both of which won him Academy Awards for Best Director. His adept storytelling and ability to handle complex narratives helped to raise the status of film as a serious art form.

Lloyd also served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1934 to 1935, during the period when the Academy Awards were becoming established as the premier accolade for the film industry.

Beyond his directorial pursuits, Lloyd was known for his advocacy of film as a medium for social change. He was a founding member of the Screen Directors Guild, now known as the Directors Guild of America, fighting for the rights and recognition of directors in the burgeoning film industry.

Born: February 2, 1886
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: August 10, 1960 (aged 74)