Spanish movie actors died in the year 1966
Here are 2 famous actors from Spain died in 1966:
José Isbert
José Isbert (March 3, 1886 Tarazona de la Mancha-November 28, 1966 Madrid) also known as José Ysbert Alvarruiz, Pepe Isbert or Jose Isbert was a Spanish actor and teacher. His children are called María Isbert, Matilde Isbert, José Isbert and Julieta Isabel Isbert.
He began his career in theater in the 1910s, but it wasn't until 1940 when he made his debut in cinema with the film "Una familia de tanto". He quickly became a popular character actor appearing in dozens of films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including some of the most iconic films of Spanish cinema such as "Bienvenido Mister Marshall", "El verdugo" and "Calabuch".
Apart from his work as an actor, Isbert was also a respected drama teacher who trained numerous actors who went on to successful careers. He taught at the Escuela de Arte Dramático in Madrid and his most famous pupils included Fernando Fernán Gómez, Amparo Soler Leal, and Jose Luis López Vázquez.
Isbert was known for his comic timing and his ability to play a wide range of characters, from bumbling fools to sly manipulators. He was one of the most beloved actors of his generation and his legacy still lives on in Spanish film and theater.
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Rafael Calvo
Rafael Calvo (November 25, 1886 Madrid-November 27, 1966 Madrid) also known as Raffaele Calvo or Rafael Calvo Ruiz de Morales was a Spanish actor. He had two children, Rafael Luis Calvo and Eduardo Calvo.
Calvo began his acting career in 1909 and achieved great success in Spain during the 1920s and 1930s. He was considered one of the most talented actors of his generation and was known for his dramatic performances. Calvo also worked as a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed several films throughout his career, including "The Midnight Queen" and "The Mystery of the Puerta del Sol". Calvo was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Spanish cinema, including the Cross of Alfonso XII and the Grand Cross of Isabel la Católica. Despite the political upheaval in Spain during his lifetime, Calvo remained steadfast in his commitment to Spanish culture and heritage. His legacy continues to be celebrated today as a pioneering figure in Spanish cinema.
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