Vernon Steele (born Arturo Romeo Antonietti; 18 September 1882 – 23 July 1955) was a Chilean-born British actor known for his appearances on the Broadway stage and in American films.

He often played patrician young men in silent films.

[1] Steele was born in Santiago, Chile, the son of Daniel Antonietti, a professor of music, and his English wife, the former Grace Emma Bolton.

Vernon Steele was christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England.

[2] His sister was the actress Hilda Anthony.