Roland Young

Birth Name:

Roland Young

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after being educated at the University of London
During the First World War, he served in the U․S․ Army
Started his acting career on the stages of London and New York
Best known for playing businessman Cosmo Topper, who was haunted by the ghosts of his clients
Often played urbane men-of-the-world in his films, using restrained humor to his advantage
Varied his stints in Hollywood with stage appearances in New York and roles in British films
Born in the United Kingdom, he became a U․S․ citizen in 1918

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