Ida Lupino, born on February 4, 1918, in London, England, emerged as a pioneering figure in Hollywood, breaking barriers as both an actress and a director. Hailing from a theatrical family, she was introduced to the performing arts at an early age. Her father, Stanley Lupino, was a renowned music hall comedian, and her mother, Connie Emerald, was an actress. This lineage instilled in Ida a profound passion for the stage and screen. Lupino’s acting career began in British cinema, but she soon tra

Actress Lee Grant speaks on the unique career of Ida Lupino, and how her time as an actress at Warner Bros. influenced her directing style. Listen to Lee's comments ahead of Lupino's performance in OUT OF THE FOG ('41) tomorrow afternoon at 12:30pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM