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Ross Alexander (born Alexander Ross Smith, Jr.; July 27, 1907 – January 2, 1937) was an American stage and film actor.
Ross Alexander was a promising young actor who starred in musicals and dramas at Warner Bros. in the 1930s. He committed suicide at age 29 after facing career decline, scandal and personal tragedy.
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- Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dec 28, 2020 · To my amazement there is a book on the tragic star- Ross Alexander ( The Life and Death of a Contract Player) by John Franceschina (Bearmanormedia.com). It’s a diligently detailed examination of his life and meteoric career rise and heart-breaking fall.
Ross Alexander was a promising young actor who starred in musicals and dramas at Warner Bros. in the 1930s. He faced career instability, domestic tragedy and homosexuality, and committed suicide at age 29.
- July 27, 1907
- January 2, 1937
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The death of Ross Alexander, screen actor, was pronounced as suicidal today by Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
Jun 17, 2020 · Ross Alexander: The Life and Death of a Contract Player. Paperback – June 17, 2020. by John Franceschina (Author) 4.0 16 ratings. See all formats and editions. Of all the screen juveniles groomed for stardom by Warner Brothers in the 1930s, few were touted as highly by Hal Wallis and Jack Warner as Ross Alexander.
- John Franceschina
