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.[1] Steele was born in Santiago, Chile, the son of Daniel Antonietti, a professor of music, and his English wife, the former Grace Emma Bolton. Vernon Steele was christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England.[2] His sister was the actress Hilda Anthony.[3]

Vernon Steele
Steele in 1917
Born
Arturo Romeo Antonietti

(1882-09-18)18 September 1882
Died23 July 1955(1955-07-23) (aged 72)
OccupationActor
Years active1906-1949 (including stage years)
SpouseVivia Steele
RelativesHilda Anthony

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "BFI | Film & TV Database | STEELE, Vernon". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Ancestry® | Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records".
  3. ^ "Hilda Anthony" Stage Beauty.net.
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