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Roland Young (I) (1887–1953)

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This deceptively meek, balding, short-framed character actor defined his on-screen comedy persona beautifully with his obtuse title role in the delightful comedy of manners Topper and as the irrepressible, bottom-pinching Uncle Willy in the chic, screwball classic The Philadelphia Story. Born on November 11... See full bio »

Born:

in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 65) in New York City, New York, USA
Still of Genevieve Tobin and Roland Young in Pleasure Cruise 9121-4 Roland Young Still of Roland Young in Topper Takes a Trip 9121-8
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1953 That Man from Tangier
George
 
1953 The Doctor (TV series)
George
– Song for a Banker (1953) … George
 
1951 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Sumner
– A Family Affair (1951) … Sumner
 
1951 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Mr. Mummery
– Mr. Mummery's Suspicion (1951) … Mr. Mummery
 
1951 St. Benny the Dip
Matthew
 
1951 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV series)
King Eric VIII
– The Queen's Husband (1951) … King Eric VIII
 
1950 Let's Dance
Edmund Pohlwhistle
 
1949 The Great Lover
C.J. Dabney
 
1949 The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre (TV series)
– All's Fair (1949)
 
1948 You Gotta Stay Happy
Ralph Tutwiler
 
1948 Bond Street
George Chester-Barrett
 
1945 And Then There Were None
Detective William Henry Blore
 
1944 Standing Room Only
Ira Cromwell
 
1943 Forever and a Day
Henry Barringer
 
1942 Tales of Manhattan
Edgar
 
1942 They All Kissed the Bride
Marsh
 
1942 The Lady Has Plans
Ronald Dean
 
1941 Two-Faced Woman
Oscar 'O. O.' Miller
 
1941 The Flame of New Orleans
Charles Giraud
 
1941 Topper Returns
Cosmo Topper
 
1940 The Philadelphia Story
Uncle Willie
 
1940 No, No, Nanette
Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith
 
1940 Dulcy
Roger Forbes
 
1940 Private Affairs
Amos Bullerton
 
1940 Irene
Mr. Smith
 
1940 Star Dust
Thomas Brooke
 
1940 He Married His Wife
Bill Carter
 
1939 The Night of Nights
Barry Keith-Trimble
 
1939 Here I Am a Stranger
Professor Daniels
 
1939 Yes, My Darling Daughter
Titus Jaywood
 
1938 Topper Takes a Trip
Mr. Topper
 
1938 The Young in Heart
Col. Anthony 'Sahib' Carleton
 
1938 Sailing Along
Anthony Gulliver
 
1937 Ali Baba Goes to Town
Sultan
 
1937 Topper
Mr. Topper
 
1937 King Solomon's Mines
Cmdr. John Good
 
1937 Call It a Day
Frank Haines
 
1937 Gypsy
Alan Brooks
 
1936 The Man Who Could Work Miracles
George McWhirter Fotheringay
 
1936 Give Me Your Heart
Tubbs Barrow
 
1936 One Rainy Afternoon
Maillot
 
1936 The Unguarded Hour
Bunny
 
1935 Ruggles of Red Gap
Earl of Burnstead
 
1935 David Copperfield
Uriah Heep
 
1934 Here Is My Heart
Prince Nicholas/Nicki
 
1933 His Double Life
Priam Farrel
 
1933 Blind Adventure
Holmes the Burglar
 
1933 Pleasure Cruise
Andrew Poole
 
1933 A Lady's Profession
Lord Reginald Withers
 
1932 They Just Had to Get Married
Hillary Hume
 
1932 Wedding Rehearsal
Reggie Buckley Candysshe - Marquis of Buckminster
 
1932 Street of Women
Linkhorne 'Link' Gibson
 
1932 This Is the Night
Gerald Gray
 
1932 One Hour with You
Professor Olivier
 
1932 A Woman Commands
King Alexander
 
1932 Lovers Courageous
Jeffrey
 
1931 The Guardsman
The Critic
 
1931 The Pagan Lady
Dr. Heath
 
1931 The Squaw Man
Sir John Applegate
 
1931 Annabelle's Affairs
Roland Wimbleton
 
1931 The Prodigal
Doc aka Somerset Greenman
 
1931 All Women are Bad
Herbert Drake
 
1930 New Moon
Count Strogoff
 
1930 Madam Satan
Jimmy Wade
 
1930 The Bishop Murder Case
Sigurd Arnesson
 
1929 Wise Girls
Duke Merrill
 
1929 The Unholy Night
Lord Montague
 
1929 Her Private Life
Charteris
 
1928 Walls Tell Tales (short)
 
1926/II Camille (short)
Lord Kyne
 
1924 Grit
Houdini Hart
 
1922 Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
 
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1940 No, No, Nanette (performer: "I Want To Be Happy")
 
1936 One Rainy Afternoon (performer: "ONE RAINY AFTERNOON")
 
1930 Madam Satan (performer: "Auction Number" 1930 - uncredited)
 
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1952 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode #5.5 (1952) … Himself - Actor
 
1952 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 2 March 1952 (1952) … Himself - Guest Panelist
 
1951 Wonderful Town, U.S.A. (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.13 (1951) … Himself
 
1951 General Electric Guest House (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1951) … Himself
 
1951 Penthouse Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.33 (1951) … Himself
 
1951 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.19 (1951) … Himself
 
1933 Hollywood on Parade No. A-7 (short)
Himself
 
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2006 Life Is a Dream in Cinema: Pola Negri (documentary)
Himself
 
1994 That's Entertainment! III (documentary)
Performer in Clip from 'Two-Faced Woman' (uncredited)
 
1994 Hal Roach: King of Laughter (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Topper Returns -- Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Joan Blondell, who was accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend... The Philadelphia Story -- When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. No, No, Nanette -- Perky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations...
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Personal Details

Other Works:

The Last of Mrs. Cheney (1925). See more »

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

Dorothy was his second wife. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio