Spanish movie actors died in the year 1990
Here are 5 famous actors from Spain died in 1990:
Fernando Sancho
Fernando Sancho (January 7, 1916 Zaragoza-July 31, 1990 Madrid) also known as Fernand Sancho, Ferdinand Sancho or Fernando Sanchez was a Spanish actor and voice actor. He had one child, Fernando Sancho.
Fernando Sancho began his acting career in the 1940s and appeared in over 300 films throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Spaghetti Western genre, often portraying villainous characters. Some of his notable roles include Chico in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) and Raimundo in "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964).
In addition to his work in film, Sancho also worked in Spanish theater and television. He was a frequent collaborator of Spanish director Luis García Berlanga, appearing in several of his films, including "The Executioner" (1963) and "Plácido" (1961).
Sancho was also well-known for his distinctive, gravelly voice and worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and television shows into Spanish. He received several awards for his work, including a Goya Award for Best Major Supporting Actor in 1988 for his role in "El bosque animado".
Sancho passed away in Madrid in 1990 at the age of 74 from a heart attack.
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Tomás Blanco
Tomás Blanco (November 10, 1910 Bilbao-July 16, 1990 Madrid) a.k.a. Tomas Blanco Garcia, Thomas White, Tomás Blanco García, Tomas Blanco or Thomas Blank was a Spanish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1940s and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, including "The Good Life," "Seven Days in January," and "The Executioner." Blanco was known for his versatility and his ability to play complex characters. He also appeared in several television shows, including "Curro Jiménez" and "Estudio 1." Blanco was a respected actor in the Spanish film industry and won numerous awards for his work, including the Medal for Fine Arts and the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts. He passed away at the age of 79 in Madrid.
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Félix Dafauce
Félix Dafauce (November 13, 1896 Madrid-October 5, 1990 Madrid) a.k.a. Félix Dafauce Tarancón, Felix Dauface or Felix Dafauce was a Spanish actor.
He started his career in the theater, performing in Madrid's Teatro de la Comedia and later became a prolific actor in Spanish cinema. Dafauce is best known for his roles in classic Spanish films such as "Bienvenido, Mister Marshall" and "The Executioner". He worked with famous directors such as Luis Buñuel and Fernando Fernán Gómez. Besides his work in film, he also performed in Spanish television series and theater productions. In his later years, Dafauce was recognized for his contribution to Spanish culture and was awarded the Gold Medal for Fine Arts in 1982.
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Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat (January 1, 1900 Girona-October 27, 1990 Barcelona) also known as Xaviar Cugat, Francesc d'Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu, Cugat, Xavier, The Rumba King, Cugie, Xavier Cugat and Charo, X. Cugat and His Gigolos, Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu or Francis Cugat was a Spanish film score composer, actor, film director, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, bandleader, violinist, music arranger and cartoonist.
Cugat is best known for popularizing Latin music and the Rumba in the United States. He migrated to Cuba with his family when he was five years old and later moved to New York City in 1915. Cugat's musical career started when he became a violinist for the orchestra in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. He then formed his own orchestra in 1928 and became one of the most popular bandleaders of the 1930s and 1940s. Cugat also served as a musical director for several Hollywood films, including "You Were Never Lovelier" and "Week-End in Havana." He was married five times, including to actress-singer Abbe Lane and comedian Charo. After retiring, Cugat returned to Spain where he passed away in 1990.
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Antolín García
Antolín García (April 5, 1928 Barcelona-August 23, 1990 Madrid) a.k.a. Antolín García Rodríguez was a Spanish actor, voice actor and presenter.
He began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. García appeared in over 150 films throughout his career, including prominent roles in La gran familia, The Executioner, and El Verdugo. He was known for his versatility and ability to play diverse characters. In addition to his film work, García also worked extensively in television and was a popular presenter on Spanish television during the 1970s and 1980s. García received several awards throughout his career, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1971 for his role in A Town Called Hell. He passed away in Madrid in 1990 at the age of 62.
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