Ricardo Montalban

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Age88

Full NameRicardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino

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Biography

Ricardo Montalban, nobleman of Latin elegance, charm, and grace, was an incomparable actor in film and television. A reinvigorated Rudolph Valentino and Ramon Novarro, he graced Hollywood with his refined Latin Lover style. His marked militancy, though potentially costing him roles, gained him respect in the acting community and wider opportunities for Spanish-speaking actors in Los Angeles theater. Born in Mexico City on November 25th, 1920 to Castilian Spanish immigrants, he moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and lived with his father, a dry goods store owner. Montalban was a man of power and influence, and his legacy will live on for generations yet to come.

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Awards
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Primetime Emmy1978
How the West Was WonOutstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series

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Family Tree

The illustrious House of Montalbán boasts a long and distinguished pedigree of illustrious performers gracing the silver screen. The late, great Ricardo Montalbán was no exception, embodying Latin elegance and grace with an effortless charm and reinvigorating the Rudolph Valentino / Ramon Novarro 'Latin Lover' style in Hollywood. As a noted mover and shaker within the acting community, Ricardo fought to upscale the Mexican image in Hollywood and pave the way for more minority actors. His legacy is continued and upheld by Carlos Montalbán, born on June 5, 1903 in Mexico City, and notable for his roles in Bananas (1971) and The Harder They Fall (1956). Carlos passed away on March 28, 1991 in New York City, leaving behind a legacy of artistry and activism that will forever remain as a pillar of the House of Montalbán.