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Ramon Novarro
Mexican-American actor (1899–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ramón Gil Samaniego[1] (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968), known professionally as Ramon Novarro, was a Mexican actor. He began his career in American 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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![]() Novarro, c. 1934 | |
Born | Ramón Gil Samaniego (1899-02-06)February 6, 1899 Durango City, Durango, Mexico |
Died | October 30, 1968(1968-10-30) (aged 69) North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
Cause of death | Asphyxiation (murdered) |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery |
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Years active | 1917–1968 |
Relatives | Dolores del Río (cousin) Andrea Palma (cousin) Julio Bracho (cousin) |
Awards | Hollywood Walk of Fame (Motion Picture) |
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