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Roland Conway
actor
- Birth name:
- James Edward Wayland
- Born:
- 1882-07-12, Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
- Died:
- 1960-06-16, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Professions:
- actor
Biography
A pioneer of the Australian screen, Roland Conway began his journey in Maitland, New South Wales, on July 12, 1882. He became a familiar face to early cinema audiences, leaving his mark on silent-era classics like the 1908 adaptation of For the Term of His Natural Life, the dramatic Strike (1912), and the 1921 feature Know Thy Child. Conway's personal life was anchored by his marriage to Floris St George. His final act concluded in Sydney on June 16, 1960, marking the end of a life dedicated to the craft of performance.
