John Boles
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 27, 1895 in Greenville, Texas, USA
- Died
- February 27, 1969
- Active Years
- 1924–1952 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 60 credits in database
Biography
John Love Boles was an American singer and actor born on October 28, 1895, in Greenville, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1917, where he had studied medicine. Boles worked prolifically in both leading and supporting roles for 28 years. He began his career in silent films before gaining significant popularity with the introduction of talkies. He is best known for his role as Victor Moritz in the 1931 film Frankenstein. His Broadway credits include appearances in Little Jesse James, Mercenary Mary, Kitty's Kisses, and One Touch of Venus. Boles died on February 27, 1969. His professional career spanned a variety of stage and screen productions throughout his life.
Career overview
John Love Boles was an American singer and actor born in Greenville, Texas, on October 28, 1895. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1917, where he had studied medicine. Throughout his career, Boles worked prolifically in both leading and supporting roles for 28 years. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the character Victor Moritz in the 1931 film Frankenstein.
Boles began his Hollywood career appearing in silent movies, but he achieved significant stardom following the advent of talkies. His professional background also included extensive work on the stage. He became an established star on Broadway after being selected to replace the leading man in the 1923 musical Little Jesse James. His Broadway credits include appearances in Mercenary Mary in 1924, Kitty's Kisses in 1925, and One Touch of Venus in 1943. After serving in the war, Boles moved to New York to pursue further studies in music. He died on February 27, 1969, at the age of 73.
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60 titles- Babes in Bagdad (1952) as Hassan
- Thousands Cheer (1943) as Bill Jones
- Between Us Girls (1942) as Steven J. Forbes
- Road to Happiness (1941) as Jeff Carter
- Sinners in Paradise (1938) as Jim Taylor
- Romance in the Dark (1938) as Antal Kovach
- Stella Dallas (1937) as Stephen Dallas
- Fight for Your Lady (1937) as Robert Densmore
- As Good as Married (1937) as Alexander Drew
- She Married an Artist (1937) as Lee Thornwood
- Rose of the Rancho (1936) as Jim Kearney
- A Message to Garcia (1936) as Lt. Andrew Rowan
- Craig's Wife (1936) as Walter Craig
- Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) (1936) as Self
- Redheads on Parade (1935) as John Bruce
- Curly Top (1935) as Edward Morgan
- The Littlest Rebel (1935) as Captain Cary
- Orchids to You (1935) as Thomas Bentley
- Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) as Self
- Screen Snapshots Series 14, No. 8 (1935)
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) as John Boles
- The Age of Innocence (1934) as Newland Archer
- The Life of Vergie Winters (1934) as John Shadwell
- Music in the Air (1934) as Bruno Mahler
- Bottoms Up (1934) as Hal Reed
- I Believed in You (1934) as Michael Harrison
- The White Parade (1934) as Ronald Hall III
- Wild Gold (1934) as Steve Miller
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 (1934) as Self
- Beloved (1934) as Carl Hausmann
- Only Yesterday (1933) as James Stanton "Jim" Emerson
- My Lips Betray (1933) as King Rupert aka Captain von Linden
- Child of Manhattan (1933) as Paul Vanderkill
- Careless Lady (1932) as Stephen Illington
- 6 Hours to Live (1932) as Karl Kranz
- Back Street (1932) as Walter D. Saxel
- Frankenstein (1931) as Victor Moritz
- Good Sport (1931) as Boyce Cameron
- Resurrection (1931) as Prince Dmitri Nekhludoff
- Seed (1931) as Bart Carter
- King of Jazz (1930) as Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
- One Heavenly Night (1930) as Count Mirko Tibor
- Captain of the Guard (1930) as Rouget de L'isle
- Song of the West (1930) as Captain Stanton
- Rio Rita (1929) as Capt. Jim Stewart
- Scandal (1929) as Maurice
- The Desert Song (1929) as The Red Shadow
- Virgin Lips (1928) as Barry Blake
- Fazil (1928) as John Clavering
- The Last Warning (1928) as Richard Quayle
- The Bride of the Colorado (1928) as John Barrows
- The Shepherd of the Hills (1928) as Young Matt
- Man-Made Women (1928) as John Payson
- The Water Hole (1928) as Bert Durland
- Romance of the Underworld (1928) as Stephen Ransome
- We Americans (1928) as Hugh Bradleigh
- The Love of Sunya (1927) as Paul Judson
- Excuse Me (1925) as Lt. Shaw
- So This Is Marriage? (1924) as Uriah
- The Sixth Commandment (1924) as John Brant
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What movies or TV shows is John Boles best known for?
John Boles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stella Dallas (1937), Frankenstein (1931).
When and where was John Boles born?
John Boles was born on October 27, 1895 in Greenville, Texas, USA. They passed away on February 27, 1969.
How many credits does John Boles have?
John Boles has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 1952.
What is John Boles's background in cinema and television?
John Love Boles was an American singer and actor born on October 28, 1895, in Greenville, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1917, where he had studied medicine. Boles worked prolifically in both leading and supporting roles for 28 years. He began his career in silent films before gaining significant p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Frankenstein (1931) as Victor Moritz — aged about 35
- Stella Dallas (1937) as Stephen Dallas — aged about 41
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