Roland Young
Biography
Roland Young was an English-born actor who began on the London stage before finding success in America. Born in London, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made his West End debut in 1908 in Find the Woman, then reached Broadway in 1912 with Hindle Wakes. He became known for comedic and supporting roles. He achieved a major success in Topper (1937) as a bank president haunted by ghosts, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His films included Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), The Young in Heart (1938), Topper Takes a Trip (1938), The Philadelphia Story (1940), Topper Returns (1941), Two-Faced Woman (1941), and And Then There Were None (1945). Later he worked in radio and episodic television. He died in 1953 and received two Hollywood Walk of Fame stars in 1960.
65years old at death
- Born London
- Died New York City
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 18
- Career span
- 19 years1930 to 1949
Genres
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Early training
Young attended Sherborne School in Dorset and University College London, and then got into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where Gordon Richards was in his class.
First role
Young's first stage appearance came in 1908 in London's West End, in Find the Woman. His Broadway debut followed in 1912, in Hindle Wakes.
First role
Alexander Korda invited Young to return to Britain, where he made his British film debut in Wedding Rehearsal in 1932.
Behind the camera
Young was also a visual artist whose caricatures of notables appeared in Life magazine during the early 1920s. A limited-edition book of his work, Actors and Others, came out in 1925.
Behind the award
Young was posthumously honored in 1960 with two Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, one for film and one for television.
Roland Young movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
George Cukor directed two of these films, René Clair two and Norman Z. McLeod two. Billie Burke appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Billie Burke's page
Cary Grant's page
Mischa Auer's page
Constance Bennett's page
James Stewart's page
Charles Laughton's page
All films by George Cukor
René ClairDirector, 2 films, 1941 to 1945
All films by René Clair
Norman Z. McLeodDirector, 2 films, 1937 to 1938
All films by Norman Z. McLeod
Also two films together13 more actors
- Alan MowbrayTopper Takes a Trip (1938) and Topper (1937)
- Eugene PalletteTales of Manhattan (1942) and Topper (1937)
- Franklin PangbornThe Flame of New Orleans (1941) and Topper Takes a Trip (1938)
- Richard CarlsonNo, No, Nanette (1940) and The Young in Heart (1938)
- Hillary BrookeTwo-Faced Woman (1941) and The Philadelphia Story (1940)
- Charles RugglesRuggles of Red Gap (1935) and One Hour with You (1932)
- Eily MalyonThe Young in Heart (1938) and One Rainy Afternoon (1936)
- Zasu PittsNo, No, Nanette (1940) and Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)
- Frank JenksYou Gotta Stay Happy (1948) and The Flame of New Orleans (1941)
- Richard CarleOne Rainy Afternoon (1936) and One Hour with You (1932)
- Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonTales of Manhattan (1942) and Topper Returns (1941)
- Lita ChevretThe Philadelphia Story (1940) and One Hour with You (1932)
- Virginia SaleThe Flame of New Orleans (1941) and Topper (1937)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.