George Humbert (born Umberto Gianni; July 29, 1880 â€" May 8, 1963)
was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films
between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a
steerage passenger on board the Italian steamer Sannio, which sailed
from Genoa, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in June 1907; he
was examined by the U.S. immigration service on Ellis Island and
allowed to enter the United States legally. He became a United States
citizen in 1933.Humbert was a nephew of Italian actor Ernesto Rossi,
and he served as an ensign in the Royal Italian Navy. The Duke of
Abruzzi, after hearing Humbert perform, recommended that he enter the
Florence Music Conservatory. After Humbert performed in opera in
Italy, he joined the San Carlo Opera Company in the United States.In
addition to his acting, Humbert coached other actors, including Gloria
Swanson and George Beban, in mannerisms of Italian people.
was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films
between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a
steerage passenger on board the Italian steamer Sannio, which sailed
from Genoa, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in June 1907; he
was examined by the U.S. immigration service on Ellis Island and
allowed to enter the United States legally. He became a United States
citizen in 1933.Humbert was a nephew of Italian actor Ernesto Rossi,
and he served as an ensign in the Royal Italian Navy. The Duke of
Abruzzi, after hearing Humbert perform, recommended that he enter the
Florence Music Conservatory. After Humbert performed in opera in
Italy, he joined the San Carlo Opera Company in the United States.In
addition to his acting, Humbert coached other actors, including Gloria
Swanson and George Beban, in mannerisms of Italian people.
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