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Cesare Gravina

Cesare Gravina (23 January 1858 – 16 September 1954) was an Italian actor of the silent era who appeared in more than 70 films from 1911 to 1929. Cesare Gravina was born in Naples, Gravina was an orchestra conductor in his native Italy. At some point, he left music to become a character actor, not explaining his reasons for the career change with anyone.

Cesare Gravina

Pauline Frederick Cesare Gravina in Madame X - cropped screenshot

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Name
Cesare Gravina
Born
23 January 1858
Birthplace
Naples, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Died
16 September 1954
Place of death
New York City, U.S.
Nationality
United States · Kingdom of Italy
Occupation
actor
Languages
English

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Cesare Gravina (23 January 1858 – 16 September 1954) was an Italian actor of the silent era who appeared in more than 70 films from 1911 to 1929. Cesare Gravina was born in Naples, Gravina was an orchestra conductor in his native Italy. At some point, he left music to become a character actor, not explaining his reasons for the career change with anyone.

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