Ethelyn Gibson | |
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 Photograph of Ethelyn Gibson (1919) | |
| Born | 1897 Akron, Ohio, US |
| Died | 1972 |
| Other names | Ethlyn Gibson |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1911–1928 |
| Notable work | Winnie Winkle film series |
Ethelyn Gibson (1897–1972), sometimes credited as Ethlyn Gibson, was an American stage and screen actress who featured in films and productions in the 1910s and 1920s. First joining the theatre through becoming a member of The Charlie Chaplin Revue in 1911, she then became involved in other revue productions as a member of the Ziegfeld Follies. She joined the silent-film industry beginning in 1917, appearing with Oliver Hardy before acting as a leading lady in multiple Billy West films. Later, she also appeared in works with Charley Chase. One of her most famous roles was acting as the title character in the Winnie Winkle series of films from 1926 to 1928.