Gilbert Roland ( December 11 is the 345th day (346th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...December 11, 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...1905 – May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ...May 15, 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...1994) was an The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ...American actor.

Gilbert Roland

He was born Luis Antonio Damaso de Alonso in This article needs cleanup. ...Chihuahua, Chihuahua, The United Mexican States or Mexico ( Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México; regarding the use of the variant spelling Méjico, see section The name below) is a country located in North America, bordered to the north by the United States of America, to the southeast by Guatemala and Belize, to...Mexico. He initially intended to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a blood sport that involves, most of the times, professional performers (matadores) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the bull itself; these maneuvers are performed at...bullfighter but when the family moved to the The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ...United States, he became interested in acting when he was literally picked off the streets for a role as an extra. He chose his screen name by combining the names of two of his favorite actors, John Gilbert may refer to several people: John Gilbert (actor) John Gilbert (naturalist) John Gilbert (painter) John William Gilbert (British, Labour Party politician) John Gilbert (Canadian politician) (NDP) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...John Gilbert and Ruth Roland. His dashing good looks helped him find work immediately although he was often cast in the typical "Latin Lover" role.

His first major role was as one of Clara Bow Clara Bow (July 29, 1905 _ September 27, 1965) was an American actress and sex symbol, best known for her film work in the 1920s and early 1930s. ...Clara Bow's love interests in the collegiate comedy The Plastic Age (1925). In 1927, he played Armand in Camille opposite Norma Talmadge (May 26, 1893 – December 24, 1957) was an American actress. ...Norma Talmadge, with whom he was romantically linked. He went to star opposite Talmadge in several more films but when sound ended her career, Roland's voice was well suited for the new medium and his career continued uninterrupted. He starred in several Spanish language adaptations of American films and continued as a romantic lead.

Beginning in the 1940s, Roland's roles became smaller but critics began to take notice of his acting and he was praised for his excellent supporting roles in John Huston (August 5, 1906 _ August 28, 1987) was an American film director. ...John Huston's We Were Strangers (1949), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), and Cheyenne Autumn (1964). He also appeared in a series of films in the mid 40s as the popular character "The Cisco Kid." His last appearance was in the 1982 Broncho Billy Anderson, from The Great Train Robbery The Western movie is one of the classic American film genres. ...western movie Barbarosa.

He was married to actress Constance Campbell Bennett (October 22, 1904 _ July 24, 1965) was a US actress. ...Constance Bennett from 1941 to 1946. His second marriage to Guillermina Cantu in 1954 lasted until his death in 1994.

Roland died of When normal cells are damaged or old they undergo apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. ...cancer in 1994 at the age of 88.

References

• Monush, Barry. The Encyclopedia of Film Actors From The Silent Era to 1965. New York: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2003.