Roland Bottomley was an American actor born on September 23, 1880, in Liverpool, England, UK. He is best known for his roles in Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (1925), The Dawn of a Tomorrow (1924), and The Ventures of Marguerite (1915). He passed away on January 5, 1947, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Roland Bottomley enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in June 1917, joining the University of Toronto Officers’ Training Company alongside several other actors. During this time, he recorded his birth date as September 9, 1878. He was survived by his brother Robert, who worked as a theater business manager in Scarborough, England.
Death and Legacy
Bottomley died on January 5, 1947, in New York City. His contributions to early cinema, especially during the silent film era, have been remembered through his notable film roles. His work remains a part of film history, contributing to the foundation of the American film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Devil | 1921-01-17 | Georges Roben |
| Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman | 1925-05-23 | Lord Crowley |
| The Grip of Evil | 1916-07-17 | John Burton |
| The Black Crook | 1916-01-10 | Rudolph |
| The Neglected Wife | 1917-05-13 | Horace Kennedy |
| The Ventures of Marguerite | 1915-01-02 | |
| The Net of Deceit | 1915-10-25 | David – the Fisherman |