Ramon Novarro

Mexico native Ramon Novarro (born Jose Ramon Gil Samaniego, February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Hollywood film and television actor. He was a major star and matinee idol of 1920s Silent through early 1930s "talkies" cinema.... more

First Magazine Covers

1923

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1927

Breakthrough Years

1922

His significant role in The Prisoner of Zenda (1922) marked a major step towards his stardom.

1923

His starring role in Scaramouche propelled him to major romantic leading man status.

1925

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ launched him to unprecedented global mega-star status.