Chilean movie stars died in 1968
Here are 1 famous actors from Chile died in 1968:
Lucio Villegas
Lucio Villegas (February 25, 1883 Lota-July 20, 1968 Los Angeles County) was a Chilean actor.
Lucio Villegas began his acting career in the early 1900s, performing in theaters and touring companies in Chile. He later moved to Argentina, where he worked as a film actor in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1941, he was invited to contribute to the Mexican film industry, where he went on to star in over 80 films.
Throughout his career, Lucio Villegas garnered critical acclaim for his performances in films such as "Campeon Sin Corona" (Champion Without a Crown) and "El Diablo no Tiene Sexo" (The Devil Has No Sex). He was also known for his work as a theater director and producer, having directed successful productions in both Argentina and Mexico.
Lucio Villegas continued to work in the entertainment industry until his death in 1968 at the age of 85. Despite having worked in several countries, he remained a prominent figure in Chilean cinema and is remembered for his contributions to the art form.
Lucio Villegas was born to a family of miners in the town of Lota, Chile. He began his artistic career as a member of a traveling theater group in Chile, performing in rural towns and villages. Later on, he went on to study acting at the University of Chile's School of Fine Arts in Santiago. After completing his studies, Villegas joined several theater companies in Chile, including the Provincianos, which was one of the most popular theater groups in the country at the time.
In 1916, Villegas moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he quickly became a sought-after actor in the burgeoning film industry. He acted alongside some of the biggest stars of Argentine cinema, such as Florencio Parravicini and Libertad Lamarque. He also gained a reputation as a gifted director, staging a number of successful theater productions in Buenos Aires.
In the 1940s, Villegas was invited to work in Mexico's thriving film industry, where he appeared in a series of popular films. He became known for his strong, commanding presence on screen, often playing tough, uncompromising characters. Despite his success in Mexico, Villegas never forgot his roots in Chile and returned to his home country in 1951 to star in a film called "El Rey de los Weones" (The King of Ruffians), which was based on a popular Chilean novel.
Villegas continued to act in films and stage productions until his death in 1968. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Chilean cinema and is remembered as a true pioneer of his craft.