Rudolph Valentino 1895 – 1926

Biography

Rodolfo Pietro Filiberto Raffaele Guglielmi di Valentina d’Antonguolla, known professionally as Rudolph Valentino or just as Valentino, was an Italian-born actor and dancer. Dubbed the Latin Lover, he became one of the most iconic stars of American silent cinema and an enduring symbol of old Hollywood glamour. Rising to international fame in the early 1920s, Valentino was celebrated for his exotic screen persona, romantic intensity, and expressive performances, which helped redefine male stardom during the silent era. Born May 6, 1895 in Castellaneta. Died August 23, 1926 in New York City.