Carlos Rivas
Biography
Carlos Rivas was a Native Hispanic/Latino-American actor. He was born Oscar Weber on February 16, 1925, in El Paso, Texas, USA. Rivas began his career in Latin-American westerns and Argentinian films, which were actually filmed in Mexico. His American debut was in The King and I (1956) opposite Rita Moreno. He had supporting roles in various films, including True Grit (1969) and Topaz (1969). Rivas also appeared in a TV western episode titled "Johnny Bravo" in the series Cheyenne. He had co-starring roles in two science fiction films, The Beast of Hollow Mountain and another film not specified in the provided sources.
Career overview
Carlos Rivas began his acting career in Latin-American westerns, and his Argentinian films were actually filmed in Mexico. He made his American debut in The King and I (1956) opposite Rita Moreno. This marked a career highlight for Rivas, but he was soon reduced to supporting roles.
Rivas had a notable role as Lun Tha in The King and I (1956). He also appeared as Dirty Bob in True Grit (1969) and as Hernandez in Topaz (1969). In addition to film work, Rivas appeared in a TV western episode titled "Johnny Bravo" in the series Cheyenne. He had co-starring roles in two science fiction films, The Beast of Hollow Mountain and another unmentioned film.
Rivas's acting credits include a total of 44 roles. His birthdate is listed as February 16, 1925, and he passed away on June 16, 2003, at the age of 78.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- Love Without Frontiers (1998)
- Mi Vida Loca (1994)
- Gas Food Lodging (1992) as Padre
- Gypsy (1990) as Marcos
- Discriminación Maldita (1990)
- Young Rebels (1989) as Mr. Vincenzo
- The A-Team (1983) as Police Officer
- Hotel (1982) as Mr. Cruz
- Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975) as Kulkan
- The Gatling Gun (1971) as Two-Knife
- The Phantom Gunslinger (1970) as Sam
- True Grit (1969) as "Dirty Bob"
- Topaz (1969) as Hernández
- The Undefeated (1969) as Diaz
- Hang Your Hat on the Wind (1969) as Tall Bandit
- They Saved Hitler's Brain (1968) as Camino Padua / Teo Padua
- The Chinese Room (1968) as Nicolás Vidal
- Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) as Romulo
- The Addams Family (1964) as Señor Cardona
- Los viciosos (1964)
- The Getaway Face (1963)
- The Madmen of Mandoras (1963) as Camino Padua / Teo Padua
- La máscara roja (1962)
- The Unforgiven (1960) as Lost Bird
- Pepe (1960) as Carlos
- ¡Yo sabia demasiado! (1960) as Ricardo
- The Dalton That Got Away (1960) as Grey Wolf
- The Miracle (1959) as Carlitos
- Sonatas (1959) as Juan Guzmán
- Machete (1958) as Carlos
- Where Are Our Children Going? (1958)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Alfredo Gomez
- The Black Scorpion (1957) as Artur Ramos
- The Deerslayer (1957) as Chingachgook
- La ciudad de los niños (1957)
- Panama Sal (1957) as Manuel Ortego
- The King and I (1956) as Lun Tha
- The Beast of Hollow Mountain (1956) as Felipe Sanchez
- La vida tiene tres días (1955) as José
- Love in Four Parts (1955) as Antonio del Río
- Fury in Paradise (1955)
- De carne somos (1955) as Mario Vidal
- Los secretos del buzón (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carlos Rivas best known for?
Carlos Rivas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stig of the Dump (1981), The A-Team (1983), Hotel (1982), True Grit (1969).
When and where was Carlos Rivas born?
Carlos Rivas was born on February 16, 1925 in El Paso, Texas, USA. They passed away on June 16, 2003.
How many credits does Carlos Rivas have?
Carlos Rivas has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1998.
What is Carlos Rivas's background in cinema and television?
Carlos Rivas was a Native Hispanic/Latino-American actor. He was born Oscar Weber on February 16, 1925, in El Paso, Texas, USA. Rivas began his career in Latin-American westerns and Argentinian films, which were actually filmed in Mexico. His American debut was in The King and I (1956) opposite Rita Moreno. He had supp...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Addams Family (1964) as Señor Cardona — aged about 39
- Perry Mason (1957) as Alfredo Gomez — aged about 32
- The A-Team (1983) as Police Officer — aged about 58
- True Grit (1969) as "Dirty Bob" — aged about 44
- The King and I (1956) as Lun Tha — aged about 31
- Hotel (1982) as Mr. Cruz — aged about 57
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