Pedro Armendáriz Short biography
Pedro Armendáriz (1912-1963) was a Mexican-American actor who starred in over 100 films during his career. He is best known for his roles in The Fugitive (1947), Fort Apache (1948), and From Russia with Love (1963). Armendáriz was a versatile actor who played a wide range of roles, from bandits and revolutionaries to priests and soldiers. He was also a talented singer and musician, and he often performed his songs in his films.
Armendáriz was born in Mexico City, Mexico, to a Mexican father and an American mother. He began his career as a journalist before transitioning to acting. He made his film debut in 1941, and he quickly became one of the most popular actors in Mexico. In the 1940s and 1950s, he starred in several classic Mexican films, including María Candelaria (1943), Enamorada (1946), and La Malquerida (1949). He also starred in several Hollywood films, including The Fugitive (1947), Fort Apache (1948), and 3 Godfathers (1948).
In 1956, Armendáriz was diagnosed with neck cancer. He continued to work, but his health declined rapidly. He died in 1963, at the age of 51. Armendáriz is considered one of the greatest actors in Mexican cinema history.
