Richard Cromwell (actor)

This is a page about the American actor Richard Cromwell. For the British ruler and prominent historical figure of the 17th century of the same name, see Richard Cromwell.

U.S. Armed Forces Service

Cromwell served admirably during WWII with the United States Coast Guard, alongside fellow actor and enlistee Cesar Romero. According to Kim King, of Carlsbad, California, whose Coast Guard-enlisted father (and mother) counted Cromwell as a lifelong friend, another Hollywood luminary, actor Gig Young, was also a member of this branch of the Service during the War.

Related Topics:
WWII - United States Coast Guard - Cesar Romero - Gig Young

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During this period, popular composer/lyricist Cole Porter rented Cromwell's home in the Hollywood Hills, where Porter worked at length on Panama Hattie. Director George Cukor was a personal friend, as well as director James Whale, for whom Cromwell had starred in The Road Back (1937), the ill-fated remake to All Quiet on the Western Front. Returning to California from the Pacific upon the war's end, Cromwell continued his foray into acting in local theater productions and in Summer Stock back East.

Related Topics:
Cole Porter - Panama Hattie - George Cukor - James Whale - The Road Back - 1937 - All Quiet on the Western Front

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