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English
Spouse
Benita Hume (1938-1958)
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Old Norse (Rǫgnvaldr)
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Ronald Colman: British actor (1891–1958).
Born (died at age 67).
Ronald Colman has 37 credits in our database.
The name Ronald means advice + power.
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Filmography (37)
AWARDS (2)
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Academy Award for Best Actor
1948
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Biography
Ronald Charles Colman (9 February 1891 – 19 May 1958) was an English actor who started his career in theatre and silent film in his native country, then emigrated to the United States, where he had a highly successful Hollywood film career. Colman starred in silent films and successfully transitioned to sound, aided by his distinctive, pleasing voice. He was most popular during the 1930s and 1940s. Colman received Oscar nominations for Bulldog Drummond (1929), Condemned (1929) and Random Harvest (1942). He starred in several classic films, including A Tale of Two Cities (1935), Lost Horizon (1937) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937).
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How old was Ronald Colman?
Ronald Colman was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
What movies or shows has Ronald Colman been in?
Ronald Colman has 37 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988), The Story of Mankind (1957), Champagne for Caesar (1950), The Late George Apley (1947), A Double Life (1947).
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You can find more about Ronald Colman on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.