Gilbert roland biography
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Gilbert Roland Biography
Dec 11, Dawn Place:
Juárez, Province, Mexico
Biography
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Gilbert Roland
American actor (–)
Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso (December 11, – May 15, ), known professionally as Gilbert Roland, was a Mexican-born American film and television actor whose career spanned seven decades from the s until the s. He was twice nominated for the Golden Globe Award in and and inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in [1]
Early years
[edit]There is some discrepancy about his place of birth, since his father, the Spanish bullfighter Francisco Alonso "Paquiro II", declared to the press that his son was born in Bilbao and that he had Spanish nationality.[2][3] Other sources say that he was born in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.[4] At first he intended to become a bullfighter like his father and his paternal grandfather.[5]
When Pancho Villa took control of their town, Roland and his family fled to the United States. He lived in Texas until at age 14 he hopped on a freight train and went to Hollywood. After arriving there, he found menial jobs and slept in a Catholic church. He often lost those jobs because he spent time working as an extra in films. He chose his screen name by combining the names of his favorite actors, John Gilbert and Ruth Roland.[4] He was often cast in t
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Gilbert Roland
Gilbert Roland ( – )
Biography and Movie Career:
Gilbert Roland was a Mexican-American actor who carved a notable career in Hollywood, spanning from the silent film era to the advent of television. Born Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Roland moved to the United States with his family during the Mexican Revolution.
His original ambition was to become a bullfighter, but circumstances led him to the silver screen. Adopting the stage name Gilbert Roland, inspired by his favorite actors John Gilbert and Ruth Roland, he quickly made a name for himself in the film industry. His good looks and charm helped him land numerous roles, often portraying Latin lovers and swashbuckling heroes.
Roland's career took off in the s with roles in silent films such as "The Sea Hawk" () and "The Plastic Age" (). He successfully transitioned to talkies and appeared in a wide range of films across various genres. Some of his notable works include "The Bad and the Beautiful" (), where he played a washed-up actor, and "Around the World in 80 Days" (), a critically acclaimed adventure film.
In addition to his film career, Roland also made appearances on television, including guest ro