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# Ramon Novarro

(1899–1968)   Actor

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Ramon Novarro was an actor, best known for *Ben-Hur*.

## Quick Facts About Ramon Novarro

Born February 6, 1899

Died October 30, 1968

Profession Actor

Notable works Ben-Hur

## About Ramon Novarro

Ramón Gil Samaniego, known professionally as Ramon Novarro, was a Mexican actor. He began his career in American silent films in 1917 and eventually became a leading man and one of the top box-office attractions of the 1920s and early '30s. Novarro was promoted by MGM as a "Latin lover" and became known as a sex symbol after the death of Rudolph Valentino. He is recognized as the first Latin American actor to succeed in Hollywood.

##  Quotes by Ramon Novarro

> [I was always the hero with no vices, reciting practically the same lines to the leading lady. The current crop of movie…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ramon-novarro/i-was-always-the-hero-with-no-vices-reciting-practically-the-same/)

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> [Better Dancing makes Better Lovers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ramon-novarro/better-dancing-makes-better-lovers/)

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[Dance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dance/)

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