Adolphe Menjou
American actor (1890–1963)
- Born
- 18 February 1890, Pittsburgh
- Died
- 29 October 1963
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor
- Films here
- 2
Adolphe Jean Menjou [/'ædɒlf 'mɒnʒuː/] (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor whose career spanned both silent films and talkies. He became a leading man during the 1920s, known for his debonair and sophisticated screen presence. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Front Page (1931).
He played prominent roles in The Sheik (1921), A Woman of Paris (1923), The Marriage Circle (1924), Morocco (1930), A Farewell to Arms (1932), Morning Glory (1933), and the original A Star Is Born (1937). Mainly a supporting actor after the 1940s, he played a prominent role as the antagonist of Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory (1957). In 1960, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | The Milky Way | Cast |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q358379 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.