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Born on December 11, 1905 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Gilbert Roland was a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Death is recorded on May 15, 1994, at the age of 88. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
My Take
Gilbert Roland is the sort of legend that simply commands respect. Born Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, in 1905, he sustained a screen career across seven decades, from the silent era of the 1920s into the 1980s. Two Golden Globe nominations and a 1960 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame mark a remarkable run, but what strikes me most is the difficulty of a Mexican-born actor carving out a lasting place at Hollywood's center in that era. He turned Latin charisma into staying power and outlasted entire generations. I bow deeply to a pioneer of that calibre.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gilbert Roland
- Name (Japanese)
- ギルバート・ローランド
- Reading
- ぎるばーと・ろーらんど
- Born
- December 11, 1905 – May 15, 1994
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%20Roland
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q919206
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilbert Roland born?
Born December 11, 1905.
When did Gilbert Roland die?
Died May 15, 1994, aged 88.
Where was Gilbert Roland from?
Gilbert Roland was from Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
What did Gilbert Roland do?
Gilbert Roland worked as film actor, television actor, actor, screenwriter.
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