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Apr 12, 2024 · Rudolph Valentino, Italian-born American actor who was idolized as the ‘Great Lover’ of the 1920s. Films that contributed to his enduring status as a legendary heartthrob included The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Sheik, Blood and Sand, The Eagle, and The Son of the Sheik.
Feb 9, 2010 · 1926. Star of the silent-screen Rudolph Valentino dies. The death of silent-screen idol Rudolph Valentino at the age of 31 sends his fans into a hysterical state of mass mourning. In his...
Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) Actor. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:01. The Son of the Sheik (1926) 1 Video. 99+ Photos. Hollywood's original Latin Lover, a term that was invented for Rudolph Valentino by Hollywood moguls.
Born in 1895 to a French mother and Italian father, Rudolph Valentino grew up in Italy. His father died while he was young, and his mother spoiled him. He did poorly in school and eventually ended up studying agriculture. After a stint in Paris, he returned to Italy broke.
May 18, 2018 · Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) became one of the great romantic idols of Hollywood's silent movie era. He helped to define what a star should be, and represented the screen's first "Latin lover." His early death, at the age of 31, only increased his legendary status, especially among his large female following.
May 11, 2003 · Books. The Lives of Rudolph Valentino. Onscreen, Valentino looks less likely to devour anyone than to be swallowed up. By Thomas Mallon. May 11, 2003. Illustration by Ana Juan.
Apr 19, 2019 · Occupation: Actor. Born: May 6, 1895 in Castellaneta, Puglia, Italy. Died: August 23, 1926 in New York City, United States. Notable Films: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), The Sheik (1921), Blood and Sand (1922), The Son of the Sheik (1926) Spouse (s): Jean Acker (1919-1923), Natacha Rambova (1923-1925) Initial Fame.
