Rod La Rocque

Movie Actor

Birthday November 29, 1898

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Oct 15, 1969 (70)

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About

Actor who appeared in the 1920 silent film, The Stolen Kiss, and transitioned to sound films, such as Meet John Doe. He also appeared in 1925's Braveheart and 1924's Feet of Clay.

Before Fame

He started performing in theater when he was only seven years old.

Trivia

He retired from movies in 1941, having earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and became a real estate broker.

Family Life

He married Hungarian actress Vilma Banky in 1927 and they remained married until his death.

Associated With

He worked with actor Gary Cooper on the 1941 film, Meet John Doe.