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Rudolph Valentino, born on the 6th of May, 1895, was an Italian-American actor, well-known as the “Great Lover” of the 1920s. His most known works include The Sheik (1921), Blood and Sand (1922) and The Eagle (1925). He gained his fame after a true breakthrough, his work for the 1921 film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Valentino died at the age of 31 of a ruptured ulcer. His sudden death was a great shock for thousands of his fans worldwide.

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Carol Turner

I know the actors,actresses from the past, it's the people in today's movies I'm not sure about.

KROHMER

You know your getting old when you don't recognize anyone on the covers of the tabloids at the check stands.

Joanne Serin

Since he wasn't in his sheik costume, I didn't recognize him, but guessed right anyway.

earlepg

Took a few seconds to decide decide between Brando and Valetino, the smooth look won for me.

sweetqb

It's those EYES!!!

Annie

I did recognize him!

Char

I'd never see this one but I know many of the old actors and actresses.. I thought he was Marlon

jack patti go

Got it!,

Al Cole

Carol Turner, who cares about the new ones ? Most of them are light weights any way.

Jas Newman

silrem, The high voice career-killer was said of John Gilbert; however, that was a rumor spread by MGM head L.B. Mayer because Gilbert and Mayer did not get along. Mayer wanted to force Gilbert out of his contract by providing bad roles.

silrem

I thought Valentino's career ended because of a high squeaky voice. However, he tragically died before Talkies.

Lynne Zeman

Did not realize he died so young. Such a waste for any life - famous, talented or every day schmo.

hector tubens

Got it

Richard G Schwartz

Good question.

Lorna Shipton

Janet S Hart I think you may be confusing wannabes with true celebrities. It seems that today if you do anything in front of a camera you're instantly classified as a "celebrity". Sad!