Ronald Colman: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ronald Charles Colman (9 February 1891 – 19 May 1958) was an English actor who started his career in theatre and silent film in his native country, then emigrated to the United States, where he had a highly successful Hollywood film career. Colman starred in silent films and successfully transitioned to sound, aided by his distinctive, pleasing voice. He was most popular during the 1930s and 1940s. Colman received Oscar nominations for Bulldog Drummond (1929), Condemned (1929) and Random Harvest (1942). He starred in several classic films, including A Tale of Two Cities (1935), Lost Horizon (1937) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). Colman also played the starring role in the Technicolor classic Kismet (1944), with Marlene Dietrich. In 1947, he won an Academy Award for Best Actor and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film A Double Life. Colman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in motion pictures, and later was awarded a second star for his television work.
Quick facts about Ronald Colman
- Full name: Ronald Colman
- Born: 1891-02-09
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q181786
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Who is Ronald Colman?
Ronald Charles Colman (9 February 1891 – 19 May 1958) was an English actor who started his career in theatre and silent film in his native country, then emigrated to the United States, where he had a highly successful Hollywood film career.
What nationality is Ronald Colman?
Ronald Colman is United Kingdom.
When was Ronald Colman born?
Ronald Colman was born on 1891-02-09.
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