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The Latin Lover label contained the man who built himself
A boy from the border climbs a freight train to Hollywood with nothing but ambition. The industry labels him a Latin lover-can he break free?
The Latin Lover label contained the man who built himself
This episode explores the life of Gilbert Roland, an actor who spent sixty years challenging the single label Hollywood assigned him. It delves into his journey from a young boy to a star, and the quiet struggle to define himself against the industry's expectations.
Person: Gilbert Roland
Date: 1960
Location: Hollywood Boulevard
Status: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Period: Silent film era to…
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