Tempe Pigott

Biography

Tempe Pigott was a British-born Australian character actress who began her career on stage in England and Australia, appearing in various theatrical productions before transitioning to film in the 1920s. She is perhaps best known for playing the mother of Gibson Gowland in Greed (1925) and the landlady Mrs. Hawkins in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). Her film appearances were numerous, with notable roles in several classics, including The Devil Is a Woman (1935) and Doctor Bull (1933).