Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) - One of the most influential figures in the film industry, Charlie Chaplin's "Little Tramp" character has become an icon in world cinema.
Harold Lloyd (1893–1971) - Lloyd was one of the most popular and successful film comedians of the silent era and was known for his daredevil stunts.
Buster Keaton (1895–1966) - Admired as much for his physical comedy as his trademark deadpan expression, Keaton is ranked among the greatest stars of the silent era.
Lillian Gish (1893–1993) - A screen and stage actor, as well as a writer and director, Gish has been called "The First Lady of American Cinema."
Jackie Coogan (1914–1984) - Recognized as one of the first child stars in cinema history, Coogan began appearing in both vaudeville and film at the tender age of three.
Gloria Swanson (1899–1983) - Enjoying greater fame with the advent of the "talkies," Swanson nonetheless was a big silent movie star as well as a fashion icon.
Oliver Hardy (1892–1957) - Oliver Hardy's first film was the silent comedy 'Outwitting Dad' (1914), credited as O.N.Hardy—Oliver Norvell Hardy.
Colleen Moore (1899–1988) - In a relatively short career, Moore became one of the highest paid actresses of the day, and one of the most fashionable.
William S. Hart (1864–1946) - Hollywood's first cowboy, Hart, along with Tom Mix, remains the one of the silent era's foremost Western stars.
Erich von Stroheim (1885 –1957) - One of the most admired and visionary film directors of the silent era was also an actor, sometimes appearing uncredited.