Harold Lloyd was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who was best known for his silent films. He was one of the most popular and influential actors of the silent film era, and his career spanned from 1913 to 1947. He is best remembered for his iconic character 'The Glasses Character', which he portrayed in many of his films. Lloyd was also a pioneer in the use of special effects and stunts in his films, and he was one of the first filmmakers to use the 'thrill shot' technique. He was nominated for two Academy Awards and received an honorary award in 1960.