Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban

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Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Meriño, (; 25 November 1920 – 14 January 2009) was a Mexican-American film and television actor. Born in Mexico, Montalbán's career spanned seven decades, during which he became known for many performances in a variety of genres, from crime and drama to musicals and comedy.

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Ricardo Montalban was born on Thursday, 25 November 1920 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. His full name at birth was Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino. He was best known as an actor. Montalban's country of citizenship (nationality) was Mexican. He died on Wednesday, 14 January 2009 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 88. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, USA. Ricardo attended high school at Belmont High School, Los Angeles, CA. He was considered to be politically right leaning and was affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 6' (183 cm) tall with an athletic build. He had grey eyes and grey hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $10,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Sagittarius.

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Full name at birth
Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino
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Claim to fame
Fantasy Island
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Date of birth
25 November 1920
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Place of birth
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Date of death
14 January 2009
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Age
88 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Congestive Heart Failure
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Resting place
Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, USA
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Occupation
Actor, Director, Voice Artist
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6' (183 cm)
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Net worth
$10,000,000 USD
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High school
  • Belmont High School, Los Angeles, CA
  • Fairfax High School, Los Angeles, CA
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Hollywood does not write parts for people like me, an elderly gentleman, and when they find out you're crippled, forget about it. No, I'll never work again.
  • is of Castilian Spanish descent
  • For years, was a commercial spokesman for Chrysler Corp. automobiles.
  • Was nominated for Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Jamaica."
  • Best remembered by the public for his starring role as "Mr. Roarke" on "Fantasy Island" (1978).
  • Wife Georgiana's sister was actress Loretta Young.

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