John M. St. Polis (November 24, 1873 â€" October 8, 1946) was an
American actor.St. Polis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before
starting his film career, he made a name for himself on the Broadway
stage, most notably in the role of Frederik in the original production
of The Return of Peter Grimm (1911â€"12) and the play's revival in
1921, both performed at the Belasco Theatre. He also appeared in a
different role in the screen version in 1926.He appeared in 126 films
between 1914 and 1943. In all of his early roles, the actor is billed
as John Sainpolis. His best-known performances are as Etienne Laurier
in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), and as Comte Phillipe
de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera (1925).
American actor.St. Polis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before
starting his film career, he made a name for himself on the Broadway
stage, most notably in the role of Frederik in the original production
of The Return of Peter Grimm (1911â€"12) and the play's revival in
1921, both performed at the Belasco Theatre. He also appeared in a
different role in the screen version in 1926.He appeared in 126 films
between 1914 and 1943. In all of his early roles, the actor is billed
as John Sainpolis. His best-known performances are as Etienne Laurier
in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), and as Comte Phillipe
de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera (1925).
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