Gilbert Roland Overview:

Legendary actor, Gilbert Roland, was born Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso on Dec 11, 1905 in Juarez, Mexico. Roland died at the age of 88 on May 15, 1994 in Beverly Hills, CA and was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.

MINI BIO:

Stunningly handsome, mustachioed, black-haired Mexican leading man (from the same town as Anthony Quinn) who kept his good looks until well into middle age, and surprised many by becoming one of Hollywood's most efficient actors in the later stages of his career after proving a dashing Cisco Kid in post-war years. Married (first of two) to Constance Bennett from 1941 to 1946. Died from cancer.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Roland was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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A Tribute to

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Gilbert Roland Quotes:

Francisco Marto: Don't you believe in God?
Hugo da Silva: Let's just say that God doesn't believe in me.


Don José Alvarez de Cordoba: It is extremely important that my niece be presented to the Queen before her new maids of honor are chosen.
Captain Lopez: They say that Elizabeth surrounds herself with beauty in the hope that it may be contagious.


Peso: Do you like me?
Tom Herrera: You're a hero to every kid in the territory. But I never saw much sense in putting a thief on a pedestal.
Peso: I had always hoped that you would follow in my footsteps. But, no, you had to take after your mother...law and order!


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Gilbert Roland Facts
After his mother died, he always wore a ring on his left hand engraved with her dying words to him: Hijo mlo, no te apures, no te asustes; adioa, alma mla. The English translation is: My son, don't rush yourself, don't worry yourself, good-bye, my soul.

Involved in an affair with Norma Talmadge that resulted in her divorce from Joe Schenck. However, Norma lost interest before she and Gilbert were to be married and eventually tied the knot with comedian George Jessel.

He is the only man to have portrayed both the villain and the hero of a single serial.

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