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Arturo de Córdova

Acting Born May 8, 1908 Died Nov 3, 1973 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico 107 credits
107
Total Credits
1936–1997
62 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Arturo de Córdova was a Mexican actor born in Mérida, Yucatán. He made over one hundred films, primarily in Mexico and Spain, and became a major motion picture actor in Latin America and Spain. He also appeared in several American films during the 1940s. De Córdova won three Silver Ariel awards and received four other nominations. He is also known as Arturo García. Born on May 8, 1908, de Córdova died on November 3, 1973.

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Career

Career overview

Arturo de Córdova was a Mexican actor who made a significant impact in the film industry. Born on May 8, 1908, in Mérida, Yucatán, he began his acting career and went on to appear in over one hundred films. The majority of his films were produced in Mexico, where he became a prominent figure in Latin American cinema.

In addition to his work in Mexico, Córdova also gained recognition in Spain and appeared in several American films during the 1940s. His international career spanned multiple countries and languages, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. He received recognition for his performances, winning three Silver Ariel awards and earning four other nominations.

Córdova's filmography includes notable titles such as For Whom the Bell Tolls, Frenchman's Creek, Incendiary Blonde, and New Orleans. His extensive body of work showcases his talent and dedication to the craft of acting. Throughout his career, he established himself as a respected and accomplished actor in the film industry, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

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Career timeline

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
México de mis amores
El profe
La agonía de ser madre
Los Perversos
Matar es fácil¿Qué haremos con papá?Despedida de solteraLa recta final
The GangsterLawless YouthEl amor no es pecado (El cielo de los pobres)El pecador
Cuando acaba la noche
This was Pedro Infante
The Violent and the DamnedWedding DinnerEl amor de los amoresPecado de juventud
My Son, the Hero
The Skeleton of Mrs. MoralesThere Is Someone Behind the DoorEl amor que yo te díLa cigüeña dijo sí
Mi esposa me comprendeIsla para dosMy Parents Are Divorced
The New Invisible ManAsh WednesdayLove Your NeighborA Media Luz Los TresThe Man That Pleases Me
La ciudad de los niñosHappy Year, My Love
Golden WeddingLa herida luminosaBasket of Mexican Tales
Red FishBloody HandsLeonora of the Seven SeasA Stranger on the StairsLove in Four Parts
La entregaEl valor de vivir
ÉlReportajeFruto prohibidoThe Three Perfect Wives
The AbsenteeSoledad's ShawlTe Sigo EsperandoMy Wife and the OtherWhen the Fog Lifts
Stolen HeavenStrongholdFuria rojaIn the Palm of Your HandMaría Montecristo
The Man Without a FaceThe Yacht Isabel Arrived This AfternoonNacha Regules
FascinationYo no elegí mi vidaMidnight
Passport to RioAdventures of CasanovaGod Bless YouAlgo flota sobre el agua
New OrleansThe Kneeling GoddessCinco rostros de mujer
The Last Adventure
Incendiary BlondeA Medal for BennyTwilightThe Jungle of FireMasquerade in Mexico
Frenchman's Creek
For Whom the Bell TollsHostages
El conde de Montecristo¿Quién te quiere a ti?Alejandra¡Cuando la tierra tembló!

Full Filmography

107 titles
  • Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
  • México de mis amores (1979)
  • El profe (1971) as Señor Gobernador
  • La agonía de ser madre (1970) as Luis García
  • Los Perversos (1967)
  • Matar es fácil (1966) as Ángel Urquiza
  • ¿Qué haremos con papá? (1966) as Juan José Gómez
  • Despedida de soltera (1966) as Narrador
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  • La recta final (1966) as Narrator
  • The Gangster (1965) as Antonio Paredes / Tony Wall
  • Lawless Youth (1965) as Licenciado Luis Ordorica
  • El amor no es pecado (El cielo de los pobres) (1965)
  • El pecador (1965)
  • Cuando acaba la noche (1964) as Doctor Mario Salinas
  • This was Pedro Infante (1963) as Arturo de Córdova
  • The Violent and the Damned (1962)
  • Wedding Dinner (1962) as Carlos
  • El amor de los amores (1962)
  • Pecado de juventud (1962)
  • My Son, the Hero (1961) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  • The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales (1960) as Dr. Pablo Morales
  • There Is Someone Behind the Door (1960) as Carlos
  • El amor que yo te dí (1960) as Andres Banister
  • La cigüeña dijo sí (1960)
  • Mi esposa me comprende (1959)
  • Isla para dos (1959) as Miguel Reyes
  • My Parents Are Divorced (1959) as Fernando Guerrero
  • The New Invisible Man (1958) as Carlos
  • Ash Wednesday (1958) as Dr. Federico Lamadrid
  • Love Your Neighbor (1958) as Nicolás Ramiro Diez
  • A Media Luz Los Tres (1958)
  • The Man That Pleases Me (1958)
  • La ciudad de los niños (1957)
  • Happy Year, My Love (1957)
  • Golden Wedding (1956)
  • La herida luminosa (1956) as Dr. Enrique Molinos
  • Basket of Mexican Tales (1956) as Pierre Duval
  • Red Fish (1955) as Hugo
  • Bloody Hands (1955) as Adriano
  • Leonora of the Seven Seas (1955) as Pablo Valdés
  • A Stranger on the Stairs (1955) as Alberto Nuñez
  • Love in Four Parts (1955) as Arturo Celis
  • La entrega (1954) as Alejandro Gómez
  • El valor de vivir (1954)
  • Él (1953) as Francisco Galván de Montemayor
  • Reportaje (1953) as Bernardo, newspaper's owner
  • Fruto prohibido (1953) as Marcos Villarreal
  • The Three Perfect Wives (1953) as Gustavo Ferran
  • The Absentee (1952) as Jorge de la Cueva
  • Soledad's Shawl (1952) as Doctor Alberto Robles
  • Te Sigo Esperando (1952)
  • My Wife and the Other (1952)
  • When the Fog Lifts (1952) as Pablo
  • Stolen Heaven (1951) as Doctor Carlos de la Vega
  • Stronghold (1951) as Don Pedro Alvarez
  • Furia roja (1951) as Don Pedro Álvarez
  • In the Palm of Your Hand (1951) as Professor Jaime Karin
  • María Montecristo (1951) as Hugo Galarza
  • The Man Without a Face (1950) as Juan Carlos Lozano
  • The Yacht Isabel Arrived This Afternoon (1950) as Captain Mendoza
  • Nacha Regules (1950)
  • Fascination (1949)
  • Yo no elegí mi vida (1949) as Ernesto Ramírez
  • Midnight (1949) as Daniel Benitez
  • Passport to Rio (1948) as Ramón Machado
  • Adventures of Casanova (1948) as Casanova
  • God Bless You (1948) as Mario Álvarez
  • Algo flota sobre el agua (1948) as Manuel
  • New Orleans (1947) as Nick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova)
  • The Kneeling Goddess (1947) as Antonio
  • Cinco rostros de mujer (1947) as Roberto
  • The Last Adventure (1946) as Raúl Llanos
  • Incendiary Blonde (1945) as Bill Romero Kilgannon
  • A Medal for Benny (1945) as Joe Morales
  • Twilight (1945) as Alejandro Mangino
  • The Jungle of Fire (1945) as Luciano
  • Masquerade in Mexico (1945) as Manolo Segovia
  • Duffy's Tavern (1945) as Arturo de Cordova
  • Frenchman's Creek (1944) as Jean Benoit Aubrey
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) as Agustín
  • Hostages (1943) as Paul Breda
  • El conde de Montecristo (1942) as Edmundo Dantés / Conde de Montecristo
  • ¿Quién te quiere a ti? (1942) as Manolo / Manuel San Juan
  • Alejandra (1942) as Ricardo Ibáñez
  • ¡Cuando la tierra tembló! (1942) as El escéptico
  • El secreto del sacerdote (1941) as Padre Jesús
  • Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon! (1941) as Miguel
  • El milagro de Cristo (1941) as Rolando Miguel
  • Cinco minutos de amor (1941) as Rafael de la Torre
  • Mala yerba (1940) as Gertrudis
  • Hombre o demonio (1940)
  • ¡Que viene mi marido! (1940) as Lázaro Bermejo
  • Odio (1940)
  • La bestia negra (1939) as Toño
  • Los hijos mandan (1939)
  • The Night of the Mayans (1939) as Uz
  • La casa del ogro (1939) as El gato encerrado (Fermín Pérez Garibay)
  • Mientras México duerme (1938) as Federico La Cierva
  • Refugiados en Madrid (1938) as Carlos
  • Canto a mi tierra (1938) as Cameo (uncredited)
  • La zandunga (1938) as Juancho
  • Hombres del mar (1938) as Emilio
  • La paloma (1937) as Capitán Montero
  • ¡Esos hombres! (1937) as Fernando de la Peña
  • Ave sin rumbo (1937) as Fernando Noriega 'Juan Torres'
  • Celos (1936) as Federico
  • Beautiful Sky (1936) as Felipe Vélez

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Arturo de Córdova best known for?

Arturo de Córdova is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including El profe (1971), La agonía de ser madre (1970), Los Perversos (1967), Matar es fácil (1966).

When and where was Arturo de Córdova born?

Arturo de Córdova was born on May 8, 1908 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. They passed away on November 3, 1973.

How many credits does Arturo de Córdova have?

Arturo de Córdova has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1997.

What is Arturo de Córdova's background in cinema and television?

Arturo de Córdova was a Mexican actor born in Mérida, Yucatán. He made over one hundred films, primarily in Mexico and Spain, and became a major motion picture actor in Latin America and Spain. He also appeared in several American films during the 1940s. De Córdova won three Silver Ariel awards and received four other ...

Arturo de Córdova by the numbers

107credits
107films
0TV series
1936–1997active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • El profe (1971) as Señor Gobernador — aged about 63
  • Él (1953) as Francisco Galván de Montemayor — aged about 45
  • The Gangster (1965) as Antonio Paredes / Tony Wall — aged about 57
  • This was Pedro Infante (1963) as Arturo de Córdova — aged about 55
  • Love Your Neighbor (1958) as Nicolás Ramiro Diez — aged about 50
  • Stolen Heaven (1951) as Doctor Carlos de la Vega — aged about 43

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