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John Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle; July 10, 1897 [1] – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover". His breakthrough came in 1925 with his starring roles in The Merry Widow and The Big Parade.
Apr 23, 2024 · John Gilbert (born July 10, 1897, Logan, Utah, U.S.—died January 9, 1936, Los Angeles, California) was a romantic leading man of the silent era of film, known as the “Great Lover.” In retrospect, his acting career has been overshadowed by his identification as the tragic star who failed to make the transition to sound.
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Apr 1, 2021 · Here are breathtaking facts about John Gilbert, the dark star. 1. His Parents Didn't Want Him. Born John Pringle, Gilbert lived a childhood of mistreatment and neglect that would haunt him well into his Hollywood years. His father was completely absent, while his impulsive actress mother claimed she never wanted him in the first place.
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July 10, 1897 · Logan, Utah, USA. Died. January 9, 1936 · Los Angeles, California, USA (heart failure) Birth name. John Cecil Pringle. Nickname. Jack. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. John Gilbert was born into a show-business family - his father was a comic with the Pringle Stock Company.
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May 13, 2013 · May 13, 2013 12 AM PT. John Gilbert was the golden boy at MGM during the final years of the silent era. He was the young studio’s biggest male star, working with such top directors as King...
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John Gilbert. Actor: The Moment After. John Gilbert was born in 1945 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Moment After (1999), The Moment After II: The Awakening (2006) and Secret Santa (2018). He died on 21 August 2021 in Sunset Beach, California, USA.
John Gilbert. Actor: The Big Parade. John Gilbert was born into a show-business family - his father was a comic with the Pringle Stock Company. By 1915 John was an extra with Thomas H. Ince's company and a lead player by 1917. In those days he was assistant director, actor or screenwriter.
