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Cuban actors who deceased in 1963

Here are 1 famous actors from Cuba died in 1963:

Ernesto Lecuona

Ernesto Lecuona (August 6, 1895 Guanabacoa-November 29, 1963 Santa Cruz de Tenerife) a.k.a. Ernesto Lecuona y Casado, Ernesto Lecvona or Ernesto Sixto de la Asunción Lecuona y Casado was a Cuban composer, pianist, film score composer and actor.

He was born into a musical family and began playing piano at a young age. Lecuona went on to become one of the most important musicians in Cuba, composing over four hundred pieces of music that became immensely popular not just in Cuba, but throughout Latin America and the world. He is best known for his compositions "Malagueña," "Siboney," and "La Comparsa," which have been covered by countless artists over the years. In addition to his work as a composer, Lecuona was also an accomplished pianist, performing his own works as well as those of other composers. He also acted in a number of films and wrote scores for several movies. Lecuona's music continues to be popular today and has been performed by musicians in a wide variety of genres.

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