John Boles

John Boles

actor, soundtrack

John Boles was born on Oct 28, 1895 in USA. John Boles's big-screen debut came with The Love of Sunya directed by Albert Parker in 1927, strarring Paul Judson. John Boles is known for Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical directed by Phillip Dye, Robert S. Birchard stars as Self and Leslie Caron as Self. The most recent award John Boles achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new movie John Boles plays is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical which will be released on Jan 10, 2008.

John Boles was an American actor who worked prolifically in both leading and supporting roles for 28 years. He was born in Greenville, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas, where he had studied medicine, in 1917. Boles' parents wanted their son to continue with a career in the medical field, but after being selected to perform in an opera, he discovered his real love for acting and singing. In the meantime, he taught French and singing in a New York high school and worked as an interpreter for a group of students touring Europe. He's also notable for acting as a U.S. spy during World War I, in Bulgaria, Germany, and Turkey.

  • Birthday

    Oct 28, 1895
  • Place of Birth

    Greenville, Texas, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame

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Movies