Mexican actors who deceased in 1958
Here are 2 famous actors from Mexico died in 1958:
Guillermo Calles
Guillermo Calles (June 25, 1893 Chihuahua-February 28, 1958 Mexico City) otherwise known as El Indio Calles, Guillermo 'Indio' Calles, William Calles or Guillermo Calles Guerrero was a Mexican actor, film director and film producer.
He began his acting career in the 1920s, appearing in numerous Mexican films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Calles was also a talented director and producer, directing over 60 films and producing over 50. He was known for his work on the film "La Zandunga" (1938), which featured a young Pedro Infante, and "Doña Perfecta" (1951), which was an adaptation of a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós. Calles was also involved in the founding of the Mexican Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition to his work in the film industry, Calles was also known for his love of horses and his skills as a horseman.
Gonzalo Curiel
Gonzalo Curiel (January 10, 1904 Guadalajara-July 4, 1958 Mexico City) also known as Gonzalo Curiel y Orquesta was a Mexican film score composer and actor.
He was one of the pioneers of Mexican film music and worked on over 300 films throughout his career. Curiel began his musical career as a violinist and later joined the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico City. He then ventured into film composition and quickly gained recognition for his work. His most famous piece is the theme song for the classic Mexican film "Nosotros los pobres". Curiel not only composed music for films but also acted in several of them, including "La Barranca sangrienta" and "La Fuga". Despite his success, he remained grounded and approachable, always willing to collaborate and help other musicians. His legacy lives on today as his music continues to be celebrated and remembered by generations of film enthusiasts.