From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 – August 23, 1926) was an Italian actor, and early pop icon. A sex symbol of the 1920s, Valentino was known as the "Latin Lover".

On August 23, 1926, Hollywood’s first true megastar, Rudolph Valentino, died unexpectedly at the age of 31 in a New York hospital, at the height of his fame. His sudden death caused mass hysteria ...

Richard Schickel is the author of, most recently, the memoir, "Good Morning, Mr. Zip Zip Zip." His film biography of Charles Chaplin, "Charlie," will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival later this ...