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Ramon Novarro was a Mexican-American actor and director who was active in Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. He was best known for his leading roles in silent films such as Ben-Hur and The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg. He was also a successful director, producing films such as The Cat and the Canary and The Pagan. Novarro was born in Durango, Mexico, and moved to Los Angeles with his family when he was a child. He began his career as a child actor in the early 1910s, and made his first feature film appearance in 1917. He quickly rose to fame, and was one of the most popular actors of the silent era. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Ben-Hur in 1926. Novarro's career declined in the sound era, and he retired from acting in the 1950s. He was found dead in his home in 1968, the victim of a murder.

Popular As Jose Ramón Gil Samaniego (The Latin Lover, Ramon Samaniegos)
Occupation actor,soundtrack,director
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 6 February 1899
Birthday 6 February
Birthplace Durango, Mexico
Date of death 30 October, 1968
Died Place North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality Mexico

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Ramon Novarro Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Ramon Novarro height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Ramon Novarro Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ramon Novarro worth at the age of 69 years old? Ramon Novarro’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Mexico. We have estimated Ramon Novarro's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)$125 /week
Trifling Women (1922)$150 .00
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)$10,000 /week

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1970

In 1970 a pair of male hustler brothers were convicted of Novarro's brutal murder. They had accompanied Novarro to his home the night before Halloween, 1969, mistakenly believing he had thousands of dollars in cash hidden somewhere in the house. When he insisted there was no money, the brothers tied him up, then beat him to death and reportedly mutilated his corpse. Occurring in the aftermath of the infamous Sharon Tate/Jay Sebring murders, this case further terrified the already shaken residents of Los Angeles.

1935

In 1935 he left MGM and appeared on Broadway in a show that quickly flopped. His later career, when he was able to find work in films, consisted mostly of cameos.

1931

He starred with Greta Garbo in the successful Mata Hari (1931), but his career began to fade fast.

1930

His first talking picture was Call of the Flesh (1930), where he sang and danced the tango. He continued to appear in musicals, but his popularity was slipping.

1925

In 1925 he appeared in his most famous role, as the title character in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925), and later co-starred with Norma Shearer in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927).

1923

He worked with Ingram in his next four films and was again teamed with Terry in the successful Scaramouche (1923). Novarro's rising popularity among female moviegoers resulted in his being billed as the "New Valentino".

1922

For five years he remained an extra until director Rex Ingram cast him as Rupert in The Prisoner of Zenda (1922). He was cast with Lewis Stone and Ingram's wife, Alice Terry (Ingram was also the person who suggested that he change his name to Novarro).

1917

After stints as a ballet dancer, piano teacher and singing waiter, he became a film extra in 1917.

1913

Ramon and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1913, as refugees from the Mexican Revolution.

1899

Ramon Novarro was born José Ramón Gil Samaniego on February 6, 1899 in Durango, Mexico, to Leonor (Gavilan) and Dr. Mariano N. Samaniego Siqueiros, a prosperous dentist.