English: Publicity photo of Myrtle Stedman from Stars of the Photoplay. Myrtle Stedman has been one of the most successful of those actresses portraying the role of mature womanhood. She is the mother of Lincoln Stedman, who is also a film player. She came to pictures after a successful career in light opera and musical comedies. She began her screen career with Selig Company. She was born in Chicago in 1888 and was educated at Mrs. Starett's School in that city. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Measures five feet, seven inches in height, and weighs 135 pounds. She is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln. Her maiden name was Myrtle Lincoln.