Rudolph de Cordova facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rudolph de Cordova
Cordova in 1916
Born	(1859-06-10)10 June 1859 Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies
Died	11 January 1941(1941-01-11) (aged 81) Kensington, London, England, UK
Occupation	Writer screenwriter actor
Years active	1917–1925
Spouse(s)	Alice Joanna Royston ​ ​ (m. 1916)​
Relatives	Leander de Cordova (brother) Jacob de Cordova (grand-uncle)

Rudolph de Cordova (born June 10, 1859 – died January 11, 1941) was a talented writer, screenwriter, and actor. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Later, he moved to England and became a British citizen.

Rudolph de Cordova came from a well-known family. His father, Altamont de Cordova, was a successful merchant. Rudolph also had a brother named Leander de Cordova, who became an actor and film director, just like him! He was also related to Jacob de Cordova, who was his grand-uncle.

Early Life and Career Choices

Rudolph de Cordova was born in Kingston, Jamaica. In the 1880s, he traveled to London, England. His original plan was to study medicine and become a doctor. However, he soon discovered a different passion. He decided to leave his medical studies behind to pursue a career in acting.

Working with His Wife

Rudolph de Cordova was married to a writer named Alicia Ramsey. They were a creative team! They often worked together on different plays. This shows how they shared their love for storytelling and entertainment.

Rudolph de Cordova and Alicia Ramsey in 1916

Rudolph de Cordova's Film Work

Rudolph de Cordova was involved in the early days of movies. He worked both in front of the camera as an actor and behind the scenes as a screenwriter.

As an Actor

As an actor, Rudolph de Cordova appeared in several films. He brought characters to life on the big screen. Here are some of the movies he acted in:

• The Greatest Power (1917)
• The Trail of the Shadow (1917)
• The Glorious Adventure (1922)
• The Secret Kingdom (1925)

As a Screenwriter

Rudolph de Cordova also wrote stories for movies. This means he created the scripts that actors would follow. Here are some films he wrote for:

• Romeo and Juliet (1916)
• Trumpet Island (1920)