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Roland Young was an English-born actor who starred in films such as Topper, The Philadelphia Story and David Copperfield. He also appeared on stage, radio and television, and was a visual artist who drew caricatures of celebrities.
Fondly remembered for his many deceptively meek, erudite characters played on film -- think Cosmo Topper, of the screwball classic Topper (1937) -- this short (5'6"), balding, highly distinguished actor was born in London, England on November 11,1887, to an architect and his wife.
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Roland Young was a British-born actor who starred in many screwball comedies on film and stage. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Cosmo Topper in 1937 and had a long career in radio and TV.
- November 11, 1887
- June 5, 1953
Nov 20, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Roland Young, a versatile and witty actor who starred in movies like Sherlock Holmes and The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. Discover how he became friends with Topper author Thorne Smith and wrote a biography of him.
Roland Young was an English actor who appeared in films, stage and television from 1908 to 1953. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a haunted banker in Topper (1937) and worked with many stars such as Jeanette MacDonald, Cary Grant and Greta Garbo.
A list of 10 movies featuring Roland Young, a popular supporting actor from England who starred in comedies and mysteries. See his roles in Topper, The Philadelphia Story, And Then There Were None and more.
Music. Merch. Let's Connect. Home page of Roland Young.
