Mexican actors who deceased in 1992
Here are 2 famous actors from Mexico died in 1992:
Luis Alcoriza
Luis Alcoriza (September 5, 1918 Badajoz-December 3, 1992 Cuernavaca) otherwise known as Luis Alcoriza de la Vega or Alcoriza Luis de la Vega was a Mexican screenwriter, film director, actor and writer.
Alcoriza was born in Spain but migrated to Mexico with his parents when he was still a child. He started his career in the arts as a writer and an actor for the theater. In the late 1940s, he delved into filmmaking and became one of Mexico's leading screenwriters during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
Alcoriza wrote the screenplays for more than sixty Mexican films, many of which are now considered classics. He collaborated with some of the country's most renowned filmmakers, including Luis Buñuel and Emilio Fernández. He also directed several films, the most notable of which is Tlayucan (1961).
Aside from his work in film, Alcoriza was also a prolific novelist, playwright, and essayist. He was awarded several prestigious awards for his contributions to Mexican cinema, including the Ariel Award and the National Cinematography Prize.
His legacy in Mexican cinema continues to inspire aspiring filmmakers and writers in the country.
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Augusto Benedico
Augusto Benedico (December 20, 1909 Alicante-January 19, 1992 Mexico City) also known as Augusto Pérez Lías was a Mexican actor and writer.
Benedico began his acting career in Spain, but fled to Mexico during the Spanish Civil War. He appeared in over 120 film and television productions, often playing character roles or supporting roles, and was known for his versatility as an actor. Benedico also wrote several plays and screenplays, including the famous Mexican film Nosotros los pobres (We, the Poor) which is considered a classic of Mexican cinema. Despite his success in Mexico, he remained connected to his Spanish roots, directing and acting in productions at the Spanish Theatre in Mexico City. Benedico's contributions to Mexican cinema and theater have been celebrated by critics and audiences alike.
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