Romney Brent was an American actor best known for his roles in Adventures of Don Juan, Zorro, and Dinner at the Ritz.
Personal and Family Life
Romney Brent was born Romulo Larralde on January 26, 1902, in Saltillo, Mexico. He married Gina Malo on April 13, 1937, and they had one child together. Unfortunately, their marriage ended with her death on November 30, 1963.
Career
Brent had a diverse career as a stage actor, playwright, producer, and director. He began acting on Broadway in 1922 and appeared in many notable productions over the years. He also transitioned to film, contributing notably to British cinema before returning to theater where he toured with a repertory company.
Death and Legacy
Romney Brent passed away on September 24, 1976, in Mexico City. His ashes were scattered outside Mexico City, honoring his life and contributions to the world of theater and film. He is remembered for his extensive work in stage and screen performance, as well as his role in teaching drama.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Adventures of Don Juan | 1948-12-24 | Filipe III de Espanha / II de Portugal |
| Screaming Mimi | 1958-06-25 | Charlie Chapman Weston |
| Dinner at the Ritz | 1937-11-26 | Jimmy Raine |
| On The Night Of The Fire | 1939-10-26 | Jimsey Jones |
| Singoalla | 1949-12-13 | Chaplain (English version) |
| Head Over Heels | 1937-02-12 | Matty |
| Let George Do It! | 1940-07-12 | Slim Selwyn |
| His Lordship Goes to Press | 1939-01-16 | Pinkie Butler |
| The Dominant Sex | 1937-01-26 | Joe Clayton |
| Under the Red Robe | 1937-05-31 | Marius |
| Dreaming Lips | 1937-02-02 | Peter Lawrence |
| The Sign of Zorro | 1958-11-18 | Padre Felipe |
| The Middle Watch | 1940-05-11 | Ah Fong |
| East Meets West | 1936-08-26 | Dr. Shagu |
| School for Husbands | 1937-08-11 | Morgan Cheswick |
| Envy | 1930-12-01 | George Parker |
| Ten Little Indians | 1959-01-18 | Dr. Edward Armstrong |
| Don’t Go Near the Water | 1957-11-14 | Mr. Alba – Melora’s Father |
| Ballerina | 1950-10-23 | Director |
| The Virgin Queen | 1955-07-22 | French Ambassador |
| The Still Alarm | 1930-06-30 | Ed Jamison |
| Zorro | 1957-10-10 | Padre Felipe |
| Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | 1951-10-05 | |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Governor Bernard |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955-10-05 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 | |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1956-09-07 | |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-01-30 | |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | Count Montressor |
| Lights Out | 1949-07-19 | |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Father Hoppe |
| Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | 1951-10-05 | Fournier |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Maigret |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Eames |
| Sheena, Queen of the Jungle | 1955-09-01 |