Rudolph Valentino
| Born | May 6, 1895 |
| Hometown | Castellaneta, Italy |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Natacha Rambova, Jean Acker |
| Parents | Giovanni D'Antonguolla, Beatrice Gabriela Barbin D'Antonguolla |
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