John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Deceased · Born: Jul 10, 1897 · Died: Jan 9, 1936

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1897 Logan, Utah, USA
Spouse
  • Virginia Bruce

    ( Aug 11, 1932 to May 25, 1934 )
  • Ina Claire

    ( May 9, 1929 to Aug 5, 1931 )
  • Leatrice Joy

    ( Jan 4, 1922 to May 28, 1925 )
  • Olivia Burwell

    ( Aug 31, 1918 to Dec 30, 1921 )
Parents
  • John Pringle
  • Ida Apperly Gilbert
Relatives
  • David Prior (Great Grandchild)
  • Gideon Fountain (Grandchild)
  • John Fountain (Grandchild)

Biography

John Gilbert, a renowned American actor, was born John Cecil Pringle and rose to prominence during the illustrious Silent films era, earning him the distinction of being one of the most celebrated stars of that time.

His remarkable career, marked by numerous critically acclaimed performances, spanned across the silent film era, with his reputation as a leading man and heartthrob of the big screen, captivating audiences worldwide.

However, his remarkable journey took an unforeseen turn during the early years of the sound era, as his career began to significantly wane, marking a notable decline in his professional fortunes.

Despite this setback, John Gilbert's enduring legacy as a talented actor and a Hollywood icon continues to be celebrated and remembered to this day.

Career

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2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Rediscovering John Gilbert as (archive footage)
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1991
Montréal vu par...
Montréal vu par... as Mari de la vieille dame
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1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Actor Arriving at MGM (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1953
Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today as (archive footage)
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1934
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1933
Fast Workers
Fast Workers as Gunner Smith
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{"id":32319,"title":"Downstairs","year":"1932","character":"Karl Schneider","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/downstairs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32319.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Downstairs
Downstairs as Karl Schneider
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1931
West of Broadway
West of Broadway as Jerry Stevens
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Gentleman's Fate
Gentleman's Fate as Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas
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1930
Redemption
Redemption as Fedya Protasoff
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1929
Desert Nights
Desert Nights as Hugh Rand
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1928
A Woman of Affairs
A Woman of Affairs as Neville Holderness
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The Cossacks
The Cossacks as Lukashka
{"id":219679,"title":"Love","year":"1928","character":"Capt. Count Alexei Vronsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/love-1928","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219679.jpg"},"released":1}
Love
Love as Capt. Count Alexei Vronsky
{"id":76078,"title":"Man, Woman and Sin","year":"1927","character":"Albert Whitcomb","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/man-woman-and-sin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76078.jpg"},"released":1}
1927
Man, Woman and Sin
Man, Woman and Sin as Albert Whitcomb
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The Show
The Show as Cock Robin
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1926
Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent as Marquis Christian de Bardelys
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Flesh and the Devil
Flesh and the Devil as Leo von Harden
{"id":12125,"title":"The Big Parade","year":"1925","character":"James 'Jim' Apperson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-parade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b2q2nubrjm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3b2q2nubrjm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1925
The Big Parade
The Big Parade as James 'Jim' Apperson
{"id":76220,"title":"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ","year":"1925","character":"Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ben-hur-a-tale-of-the-christ-1925","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76220.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76220.jpg"},"released":1}
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":76284,"title":"He Who Gets Slapped","year":"1924","character":"Bezano","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/he-who-gets-slapped","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76284.jpg"},"released":1}
1924
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1923
While Paris Sleeps
While Paris Sleeps as Dennis O'Keefe
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1920
The Great Redeemer
The Great Redeemer as (uncredited)
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1919
Heart o' the Hills
Heart o' the Hills as Gray Pendleton (as Jack Gilbert)
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The Busher
The Busher as Jim Blair (as Jack Gilbert)
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2007
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2003
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1999
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1990
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1986
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1945
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1929
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1932
Downstairs
Downstairs as Story