Henry Darrow
Biography
Henry Darrow was a character actor of stage and film. He was born on September 15, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA. Darrow is known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral, which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. He co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee with actors in 1972. Darrow passed away on March 14, 2021, at the age of 87. Throughout his career, he accumulated 114 known credits.
Career overview
Henry Darrow was a character actor of stage and film. He gained recognition for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the television series The High Chaparral. The series aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971 and made Darrow and the series' lead, Cameron Mitchell, well known.
Darrow's starring role in the play The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit brought him to the attention of television producer David Dortort. This led to his casting as Manolito Montoya on The High Chaparral. Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee with other actors in 1972.
Darrow's acting career spanned multiple credits, with 114 known credits. He was born on September 15, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA. Darrow passed away on March 14, 2021, at the age of 87.
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Full Filmography
121 titles- Soda Springs (2012) as El Quijano
- Primo (2008) as Dr. Vasquez
- A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) as Papi
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Doctor
- Runaway Jury (2003) as Sebald
- The Brothers García (2000) as Father Jose
- Family Law (1999) as Romero / Col. Larios
- The Lot (1999) as Mr. Ortiz
- Tequila Body Shots (1999) as Doc
- Enemy Action (1999) as Doctor
- Mom, Can I Keep Her? (1998) as Mr. Willard
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Professor
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Ike (segment "Merry-Go-Round")
- Night Man (1997)
- The Fight In The Fields (1997) as Narrator
- Star Trek: Voyager - Basics (1996) as Kolopak
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Kolopak
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Dr. William Indiri
- Maverick (1994) as Riverboat Poker Player
- Criminal Passion (1994) as Captain Ramoz
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Webster
- Time Trax (1993) as The Chief
- Percy & Thunder (1993) as Manuel Valencia
- Zorro (1990) as Don Alejandro de la Vega
- The Last of the Finest (1990) as Captain Joe Torres
- Zorro: The Legend Begins (1990) as Don Alejandro
- L.A. Bounty (1989) as Lt. Chandler
- In Dangerous Company (1988) as Alex Aguilar
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Admiral Savar
- W.A.R.: Women Against Rape (1987) as Chief Medina
- The Hitcher (1986) as Trooper Hancock
- Fresno (1986) as Commandante
- T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) as Gus Kalioki
- Mission Kill (1986) as Senor Borghini
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Fidel Santiago
- Airwolf (1984) as Philip Maurice
- Cover Up (1984)
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Rafael Castillo
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) as Alec Belmont
- Trauma Center (1983)
- Losin' It (1983) as Sheriff
- Zorro and Son (1983) as Don Diego de Vega
- Jennifer Slept Here (1983)
- Knight Rider (1982) as Roderigo DeLorca
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Dr. Frank Martinez
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Miguel Gomez
- American Playhouse (1982) as Don Erasmo
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as Victor
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- Seguin (1982) as Don Erasmo
- Rooster (1982) as Dr. Sanchez
- St. Helens (1982) as Lloyd Wagner
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Manuel Fernandez
- Dynasty (1981)
- The New Adventures of Zorro (1981)
- Born to the Wind (1981) as Lost Robe
- Beyond the Universe (1981) as Coblenz
- Birds of Paradise (1981) as Mario, 'The Jackal'
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Will Kenikowa
- Secrets of Midland Heights (1980) as Jesus
- Attica (1980) as Herman Badillo
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- B. J. and the Bear (1979)
- Life of Sin (1979)
- Walk Proud (1979) as Mike Serrano
- When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) as Self
- Dallas (1978) as Garcia
- Vega$ (1978)
- Where's Willie? (1978) as Sheriff Charlie Wade
- Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) as Pancho Addams
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Rivera
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Edward Herrera
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Tony Avila
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Exit Dying (1976) as Renovator
- Wonder Woman (1975) as David Allen
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Walter Lampkin
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Dr. Nick Maggio
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Dr. Nick Maggio
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Byron Falco
- Police Woman (1974) as Gomez
- Harry O (1974) as Lt. Manuel 'Manny' Quinlan
- Hitchhike! (1974) as Gardner
- Aloha Means Goodbye (1974) as Dr. David Kalani
- Night Games (1974) as D.A. Jaimie Martinez
- Kojak (1973) as Kevin Le Jeune
- Badge 373 (1973) as Sweet William
- Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John (1973) as Calheiros de Menezes
- Brock's Last Case (1973) as Arthur Goldencorn
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Kung Fu (1972) as Don Emilio Fierro
- Cancel My Reservation (1972) as Joe Little Cloud
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Inspector Jacques Arnaud
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as Alex Montenez
- Primus (1971)
- Night Gallery (1970) as Dr. Juan Munos
- The Dream of Hamish Mose (1969) as Mex
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Johnny Oporta
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Billy Madrid
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Stewart Longworth
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Manolito Montoya
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Gregory Tolan
- T.H.E. Cat (1966) as Cosmo Pumbol
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Archduke Maurice
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Al Lozano
- Die Rudi Carrell Show (1965) as Self - Guest
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Gideon
- The Glass Cage (1964) as Police Lab Man
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Policeman
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Mexican Border Policeman
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Drunk on Porch (uncredited)
- The 3rd Voice (1960) as Hotel Papacio Clerk (uncredited)
- Bonanza (1959) as Amigo
- Curse of the Undead (1959) as Roberto Robles (uncredited)
- Holiday for Lovers (1959) as Station wagon driver
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Oro
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Segurra
- Bambi (1948) as Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henry Darrow best known for?
Henry Darrow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soda Springs (2012), Breathless (1960), Runaway Jury (2003), Frida (2002).
When and where was Henry Darrow born?
Henry Darrow was born on September 15, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on March 14, 2021.
How many credits does Henry Darrow have?
Henry Darrow has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2012.
What is Henry Darrow's background in cinema and television?
Henry Darrow was a character actor of stage and film. He was born on September 15, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA. Darrow is known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral, which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. He co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bambi (1948) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 14
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Admiral Savar — aged about 53
- The Brothers García (2000) as Father Jose — aged about 66
- Family Law (1999) as Romero / Col. Larios — aged about 65
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Dr. William Indiri — aged about 60
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Doctor — aged about 69
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