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John Gilbert Biography

Birth Name:John Cecil Pringle

Birth Place:Logan, Utah, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Editor

Fast Facts

  • Honored with a United States postage stamp in 1994
  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
  • Introduction to acting came as an extra for Thomas Ince Studios
  • Best known for his roles as romantic leads, earning him the moniker "The Great Lover․"
  • Was the subject of the biography "Dark Star: The Untold Story of the Meteoric Rise and Fall of Silent Screen Star John Gilbert," written by his daughter, Leatrice Gilbert Fountain
  • Portrayed by his grandson, John Fountain, in the 1988 film "Sunset․"
  • Was dating actress Marlene Dietrich at the time of his death

Awards

  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner