Ronald Colman
British actor (1891–1958)
1891 — 1958
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor (1891–1958)
Born
February 9, 1891
Died
1958 (age ~67)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, stage actor
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in RichmondDied in Santa Barbara
1891
Born in Richmond (1891-02-09)
1948
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
1948
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1958
Died in Santa Barbara
About
Ronald Charles Colman 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). Colman also played the starring role in the Technicolor classic Kismet (1944), with Marlene Dietrich. In 1947, he won an Academy Award for Best Actor and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film A Double Life.
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Who is Ronald Colman?+
Ronald Charles Colman 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 distinc
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald Colman born?+
Ronald Colman was born on February 9, 1891.
When did Ronald Colman die?+
Ronald Colman died in 1958, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — February 9, 1891
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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