Thomas Lockyer Jefferson (September 10, 1856 – April 2, 1932) was an American film and stage actor in mostly silent films.
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Born | Thomas Lockyer Jefferson (1856-09-10)September 10, 1856 New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 2, 1932(1932-04-02) (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1911–1932 |
Spouse | Daisy Jefferson |
He was born to Margaret Clements Lockyer (died 1861) and actor Joseph Jefferson.[1] The Burns Mantle Yearbook reported that he was sixth in a line of famous Jeffersons.[2] He had leading roles in several films including The Grim Game (1919) with Harry Houdini. He also starred in two film adaptations of Rip Van Winkle as the title character, a role his father had performed on stage.
He toured the U.S. performing a starring role in the play Lightnin'.[1] He married actress Daisy Jefferson and had three daughters from an earlier marriage.[1]
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