Here are 2 famous actors from Spain died in 1962:
Luis Alberni (October 4, 1886 Barcelona-December 23, 1962 Hollywood) also known as Louis Alberni was a Spanish actor. He had two children, Carlos Alberni and Luis Alberni.
Luis Alberni started his acting career on stage in Spain and later worked in theater productions across Europe, before moving to the United States in the 1910s. He made his Broadway debut in 1915 with the play "The Yellow Ticket" and went on to appear in several other plays, including the musical comedy "The Merry Widow" and the drama "The Unnamed Woman."
Alberni transitioned to film in the 1920s and appeared in over 100 movies throughout his career. He became known for playing comical or villainous supporting characters, often with a strong European accent. Some of his notable film credits include "Dinner at Eight" (1933), "Camille" (1936), "That Certain Age" (1938), and "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" (1939).
In addition to his work on stage and screen, Alberni was an accomplished painter and sculptor. He exhibited his artwork in several galleries and even had a one-man show at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1958.
Luis Alberni passed away in 1962 at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy as a prolific character actor and multi-talented artist.
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Florián Rey (January 25, 1894 La Almunia de Doña Godina-April 11, 1962 Benidorm) also known as Antonio Martínez del Castillo, Antonio Rey or Florian Rey was a Spanish film director, screenwriter and actor. He had one child, Florián Martínez Nile.
Florián Rey began his career in theatre before transitioning to cinema in the 1920s. Some of his most notable films include "Nobleza Baturra" (1935), "Morena Clara" (1936), and "La Aldea Maldita" (1930). He was known for his ability to capture the essence of rural Spain and its people on screen. Despite the challenges of filming during the Spanish Civil War, Rey continued to produce successful films. He also directed several films in Latin America, where he spent a significant portion of his career. In addition to his work in film, Rey was a well-respected writer, publishing several novels and plays throughout his life.
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