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Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career spanned both silent films and talkies.
The epitome of knavish, continental charm and sartorial opulence, Menjou, complete with trademark waxy black mustache, evolved into one of Hollywood's most distinguished of artists and fashion plates, a tailor-made scene-stealer, if you will.
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
The epitome of knavish, continental charm and sartorial opulence, Menjou, complete with trademark waxy black mustache, evolved into one of Hollywood's most distinguished of artists and fashion plates, a tailor-made scene-stealer, if you will.
- February 18, 1890
- October 29, 1963
Known as an archetypal Frenchman, he is remembered as one of the best-dressed men in Hollywood. Adolphe’s career traversed from the silent era to that of the talkies, and he showcased his versatility by playing both heroic and villainous characters with equal ease.
Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career spanned both silent films and talkies.
The best dressed man in America, the ever debonair Adolphe Menjou quickly made his mark during the waning days of silent cinema as a suave ladies’ man, clad in the finest of formal wear and always sporting the most impeccable moustache in the room.
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In a career that spanned from the late teens to the early 1960s, Adolphe Menjou made a unique mark, not only for his formidable acting talent, but for how he looked while he was doing it. His was a rich and well-spent life.
