Cuban actors who deceased in 1988
Here are 1 famous actors from Cuba died in 1988:
René Cardona
René Cardona (October 8, 1906 Havana-April 25, 1988 Mexico City) also known as René Cardona Andre, René Cardona Sr., Rene Cardona, Rene Cardona Sr. or Rene Cardona Mr. was a Cuban actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. His child is called René Cardona Jr..
René Cardona had a prolific career in Mexican cinema, directing and producing over 150 films from the 1930s to the 1980s. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Some of his most iconic productions include "Santa Claus" (1959), "El Barón del Terror" (1962), and "Survival of the Dead" (1975). In addition to his work in cinema, Cardona also directed for television and theatre. He won several awards throughout his career, including the Ariel Award for Best Director in 1951. Cardona passed away in Mexico City in 1988 at the age of 81.
René Cardona was born into a family of performers- his father was a theatre director and his mother was an actress. He began his own career in entertainment at the age of 16, performing on stage as an actor and playwright in Cuba. Cardona moved to Mexico in 1935, where he continued his acting career before eventually transitioning into directing and producing films. He was known for his ability to work efficiently and quickly, often directing multiple films in a single year. He was also known for his love of genre films, including horror, fantasy, and adventure. In addition to his filmmaking career, Cardona was involved in Mexican politics and served as a senator for the Institutional Revolutionary Party in the 1950s.
Throughout his career, René Cardona collaborated with many notable actors and actresses, including Mario Moreno "Cantinflas," Pedro Infante, and María Félix. He also directed multiple films featuring the famous lucha libre wrestler, El Santo. Cardona's work in Mexican cinema was pivotal in popularizing several film genres, including the "Santa Claus" films which blended Christmas themes and Mexican folklore.
In addition to his work in cinema and politics, Cardona was also a dedicated family man. His son, René Cardona Jr., went on to have his own successful career in Mexican cinema. Cardona Sr. passed away in 1988 due to complications from pneumonia.
Despite his prolific career and significant contributions to Mexican cinema, René Cardona remains relatively unknown outside of Latin America. However, his impact on the industry has not been forgotten, and he is still celebrated today for his unique and imaginative filmmaking style.