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Roland Young (11 November 1887 – 5 June 1953) was an English-born actor. He began his acting career on the London stage, but later found success in America and received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film Topper (1937).
Fondly remembered for his many deceptively meek, erudite characters played on film -- think Cosmo Topper, of the screwball classic Topper (1937) -- this short (5'6"), balding, highly distinguished actor was born in London, England on November 11,1887, to an architect and his wife.
Fondly remembered for his many deceptively meek, erudite characters played on film -- think Cosmo Topper, of the screwball classic Topper (1937) -- this short (5'6"), balding, highly distinguished actor was born in London, England on November 11,1887, to an architect and his wife.
Roland Young (11 November 1887 – 5 June 1953) was an English actor. Young made his first stage appearance in London's West End in Find the Woman in 1908, and in 1912 he made his Broadway debut in Hindle Wakes. He appeared in two comedies written for him by Clare Kummer, Good Gracious Annabelle!
Slight, mild-mannered British character actor who played a host of lower-middle-class types, from the unctuous Uriah Heep in "David Copperfield" (1934) to the meek sales clerk invested with God-like powers in "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" (1936).
Sep 4, 2022 · Roland Young Obituary. April 15, 1938 - August 13, 2022 Beginning in the mailroom at Disney studios, Roland Young's career spanned seven decades. His handwork can be found in every used...
Roland Young. Jump to. 2 wins & 1 nomination. Academy Awards, USA. 1938 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Topper. Walk of Fame. 1960 Winner Star on the Walk of Fame. Motion Picture. On 8 February 1960. At 6523 Hollywood Blvd. 1960 Winner Star on the Walk of Fame. Television. On 8 February 1960. At 6315 Hollywood Blvd.
S tage and screen veteran Roland Young appeared in more than 100 films, principally in urbane man-of-the-world roles, and was best known for his roles in the "Topper" movies. Before...
Nov 29, 2012 · Born November 11, 1887 in London, England, Roland Young was a graduate of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He made his stage debut in 1908 and his Broadway debut in 1912. Becoming a U.S. citizen in 1917, he served with Uncle Sam in World War I. After his war service he married Frances Kummer […]
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