Gilbert Roland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 11, 1905 |
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| Died | May 15, 1994 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Gilbert Roland's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in the Cisco Kid film series, roles in 'The Bad and the Beautiful', 'We Were Strangers', and numerous classic Hollywood films. |
Intro
Gilbert Roland was a Mexican-American actor known for his long and varied career in Hollywood, spanning from the silent film era into the 1980s. He gained fame with his roles in both English and Spanish language films, particularly for his portrayals of romantic Latin lovers and for the Cisco Kid series.
Early Life & Background
Born as Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso to a Mexican family in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Gilbert Roland moved to the United States as a teenager following the Mexican Revolution. He began working as a film extra in Hollywood shortly after arriving in the U.S., eventually adopting the stage name Gilbert Roland from his two favorite actors, John Gilbert and Ruth Roland.
Career Highlights
- Became a matinee idol in silent movies during the 1920s.
- Portrayed the Cisco Kid in six films between 1946 and 1949.
- Starred in 'The Bad and the Beautiful' (1952) and 'We Were Strangers' (1949).
- Appeared in major films alongside stars such as Joan Crawford and Clark Gable.
- Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in the 1950s.
Trivia
- Adopted his stage name from actors John Gilbert and Ruth Roland.
- Maintained a successful Hollywood career for over 50 years, from the silent era into the 1980s.
- Was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Gilbert Roland was born the 11 December 1905.
Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
On His Birth-Day
About December 11th, 1905, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 11, 1905, workers and students in Kyiv, Ukraine, declared the Shuliavka Republic, a self-declared entity, in support of the Moscow Uprising. The uprising lasted until December 16, 1905, when it was suppressed by the Imperial Russian Army.
- Day of the week: December 11th, 1905 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Silent Night, Hallowed Night by Haydn Quartet
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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