John Gilbert
John Gilbert (July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director.He rose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover." At the height of his career, Gilbert rivaled Rudolph Valentino, another silent film era leading man, as a box office draw.Gilbert's popularity began to wane when silent pictures gave way to talkies. Though Gilbert was often cited as one of the high-profile examples of an actor who was unsuccessful in making the transition to talkies, his decline as a star had far more to do with studio politics and money than with the sound of his screen voice, which was rich and distinctive.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Jack Gilbert Pringle John Cecil |
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| Birth date | July 10, 1897 |
| Birth name | John Cecil Pringle |
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| Date of death | January 09, 1936 |
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale |