Gilbert Roland

Birth Name:

Luis Antonio Damaso de Alonso

Birth Place:

Juárez, Mexico

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
Before becoming interested in acting, he aspired to enter a career as a bullfighter
Quote: "I don't have any delusions about myself as an actor․ I'm grateful for being able to find enough work all these years․"
Quote: "I'm an individualist who gets things accomplished in my own way․"
Often takes on the role of romantic lovers in his films
Did not receive a formal education past the seventh grade
Served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II

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