Lottie Lyell (born Charlotte Edith Cox) (23 February 1890 – 21 December 1925) was an Australian actress, screenwriter, editor and filmmaker. She is regarded as Australia's first film star,[1] and also contributed to the local industry during the silent era with her collaborations with Raymond Longford. Lottie Lyell Lottie lyell01.jpg Lottie Lyell, Sydney circa 1919. Born Charlotte Edith Cox 23 February 1890 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia Died 21 December 1925 (aged 35) Roseville, New South Wales, Australia Resting place Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium Other names Lottie Lyell Occupation Actress, screenwriter, editor, film producer Years active 1911–1925 She was born in Balmain, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales in 1890.[2] By 1912, Lyell had become romantically involved with Longford. The couple lived together in Brisbane and formed the most influential and pioneering partnerships in Australian cinema history. Although Longford was separated, his Catholic wife would not divorce him and he was never able to marry Lyell. Lyell fell ill with tuberculosis and died at her home in Roseville, North Sydney on 21 December 1925.