Chilean movie stars died at 72
Here are 2 famous actors from Chile died at 72:
Vernon Steele
Vernon Steele (September 18, 1882 Santiago-July 23, 1955 Los Angeles) also known as Vernon Steel, R.V. Steele, Victor Steele or R. Vernon Steele was a Chilean actor.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Steele began his acting career in silent films, appearing in over 150 films throughout his career. He was best known for his roles in Westerns, such as "The Lone Ranger" and "The Cisco Kid" series. Steele also appeared in a number of Alfred Hitchcock films, including "Secret Agent" and "The 39 Steps". In addition to his acting work, Steele also served in the military during World War I. He was a part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and served in France. Steele was married twice, first to actress Fritzi Ridgeway and then to actress and dancer Isabel Randolph. He was known as a versatile and skilled character actor, with a career that spanned several decades.
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Tito Davison
Tito Davison (November 14, 1912 Chillán-March 21, 1985 Mexico City) was a Chilean film director, screenwriter, actor and writer. His child is called Ricardo Alfredo Davison.
Tito Davison began his career in film as an actor and went on to write and direct several successful Mexican films throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his work in the comedy genre, and his films often tackled social and political issues of the time while still entertaining audiences. Davison also wrote several novels and plays in addition to his work in film. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Ariel Award for Best Director for his film "El Gran Calavera" in 1950. Davison passed away in Mexico City in 1985, leaving behind a legacy as one of Mexico's most celebrated filmmakers.
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