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Vernon Steele (born Arturo Romeo Antonietti; 18 September 1882 – 23 July 1955) was a Chilean-born British actor known for his appearances on the Broadway stage and in American films. He often played patrician young men in silent films. Christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England.

Vernon Steele

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Name
Vernon Steele
Birth Name
Arturo Romeo Antonietti
Born
18 September 1882
Birthplace
Santiago, Chile
Died
23 July 1955
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Spouse
Vivia Steele
Nationality
United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · United States
Languages
English

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Vernon Steele (born Arturo Romeo Antonietti; 18 September 1882 – 23 July 1955) was a Chilean-born British actor known for his appearances on the Broadway stage and in American films. He often played patrician young men in silent films. Christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England.

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