John Gilbert

Birth Name:

John Cecil Pringle

Birth Place:

Logan, Utah, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Director, Editor

John Gilbert

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․"
Portrayed by his grandson, John Fountain, in the 1988 film "Sunset․"
Was dating actress Marlene Dietrich at the time of his death
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

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