Ramon Novarro

Mexican-American actor (1899–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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José Ramón Gil Samaniego (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968), known professionally as Ramon Novarro, was a Mexican-American actor. He began his career in silent films in 1917 and eventually became a leading man and one of the top box-office attractions of the 1920s and early 1930s. Novarro was promoted by MGM as a "Latin lover" and became known as a sex symbol after the death of Rudolph Valentino. He is recognized as the first Latin American actor to succeed in Hollywood.

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Ramon Novarro
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Novarro, c.1934
Born
José Ramón Gil Samaniego

(1899-02-06)February 6, 1899
DiedOctober 30, 1968(1968-10-30) (aged 69)
Cause of deathAsphyxiation (murdered)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Other names
  • Ramon Samaniego
  • Ramón Samaniego
  • Ramon Samaniegos
Years active1917–1968
RelativesDolores del Río (cousin)
Andrea Palma (cousin)
Julio Bracho (cousin)
AwardsHollywood Walk of Fame (Motion Picture)
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