Pedro Armendáriz
Biography
Pedro Armendáriz was born on May 9, 1912. He studied at California Polytechnic State University and graduated with an engineering degree. Armendáriz began his acting career in Mexico City, entering films there in 1935. He made 42 Spanish-language films, including "Maria Candelaria" and "La Perla", becoming one of Mexico's top film stars. His first American film was "The Fugitive" for RKO in 1947. He went on to costar in over 80 films in Hollywood, England, France, Germany, and Italy. Armendáriz's known credits total 120. He passed away on June 18, 1963, at the age of 51.
Career overview
Pedro Armendáriz began his acting career in Mexico City, where he performed on stage. He made his film debut in 1935 and went on to appear in 42 Spanish-language films, including "Maria Candelaria" and "La Perla", becoming one of Mexico's top film stars. His first American film was "The Fugitive" for RKO in 1947.
Armendáriz then went on to costar in over 80 films in Hollywood, England, France, Germany, and Italy. His credits include "Fort Apache" and "Three Godfathers". He also appeared in "We Were Strangers" in 1949 and "El Bruto" in 1952. In addition to these films, Armendáriz appeared in "The Littlest Outlaw" in 1955.
Throughout his career, Armendáriz established himself as a versatile actor, working in a variety of languages and countries. His extensive filmography showcases his ability to adapt to different roles and genres. With a career spanning multiple decades and numerous countries, Armendáriz left a lasting impact on the film industry.
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121 titles- The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- From Russia with Love (1963) as Ali Kerim Bey
- Captain Sindbad (1963) as El Kerim
- La Bandida (1963) as Roberto Herrera
- Los valientes no mueren (1962)
- My Son, the Hero (1962) as Cadmo
- Miracles Weaver (1962) as Señor Cura
- Francis of Assisi (1961) as The Sultan
- My Son, the Hero (1961) as General
- Los desarraigados (1960)
- Violent Summer (1960) as Francisco Peña
- Our Daily Hunger (1960) as Macario Férnandez
- Calibre 44 (1960) as Don Pedro
- La cárcel de Cananea (1960) as Pedro
- El indulto (1960) as Lucas Sánchez Parrondo
- Dos hijos desobedientes (1960) as Pedro
- El impostor (1960) as Profesor César Rubio
- Café Colón (1959)
- Thirst for Love (1959) as Pedro Ortiz
- The Wonderful Country (1959) as Cipriano Castro
- La Cucaracha (1959) as Coronel Valentín Razo
- The Little Savage (1959) as El Tiburón
- Beyond All Limits (1959) as Pepe Gamboa
- Yo pecador (1959)
- The Vivanco Ladies (1959) as Gen. Inocencio Torrentera
- El zarco (1959)
- I'm flying low (1959)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- This Was Pancho Villa: Third chapter (1958) as Pancho Villa
- Yo quiero ser artista (1958) as Self
- Los salvajes (1958) as Pedro Matías
- This Was Pancho Villa: Second chapter (1958) as Pancho Villa
- Manuela (1957) as Mario Constanza
- The Big Boodle (1957) as Col. Mastegui (as Pedro Armendariz)
- Men and Wolves (1957) as Giovanni
- This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957) as Pancho Villa
- La mujer que no tuvo infancia (1957)
- The Conqueror (1956) as Jamuga
- Diane (1956) as King Francis I
- The Hidden One (1956) as Felipe Rojano
- Basket of Mexican Tales (1956) as Carlos Cosio
- Native Drums (1955) as Martinez
- The Littlest Outlaw (1955) as Gen. Torres
- Fortune carrée (1955) as Igricheff
- Border River (1954) as General Calleja (as Pedro Armendariz)
- Mulata (1954) as Martín
- Rebellion of the Hanged (1954) as Cándido Castro
- Dos mundos y un amor (1954) as Ricardo Anaya
- Reto a la vida (1954) as Diego Maldonado
- Lucrèce Borgia (1953) as César Borgia
- The Brute (1953) as Pedro
- The Lovers of Toledo (1953) as Don Alvaro Blas Basto y Mosquera
- Soledad's Shawl (1952) as Roque Suazo
- Night Falls (1952) as Marcos Arizmendi
- Meat in Prison (1952) as Pablo González
- Los tres alegres compadres (1952) as Baldomero Mireles
- Weddings of fire (1951)
- Tierra baja (1951) as Manelic
- For Loving a Woman (1951)
- Hell Road (1951) as Pedro Uribe
- Ella y yo (1951) as Pedro Muñóz
- By the False Door (1950) as Bernardo Celis
- The Torch (1950) as José Juan Reyes
- Rosauro Castro (1950) as Rosauro Castro
- Rosauro Castro (1950) Producer
- La loca de la casa (1950) as José María Cruz
- Pancho Villa vuelve (1950)
- El abandonado (1949)
- We Were Strangers (1949) as Armando Ariete
- Tulsa (1949) as Jim Redbird
- Late Afternoon (1949) as Sebastian del Llano
- The Unloved Woman (1949) as Esteban
- El charro y la dama (1949)
- 3 Godfathers (1948) as Pedro 'Pete' Roca Fuerte
- Fort Apache (1948) as Sgt. Beaufort
- Juan Charrasqueado (1948) as Juan Robledo (Charrasqueado)
- Maclovia (1948) as José María
- En la Hacienda de la Flor (1948)
- The Fugitive (1947) as A Lieutenant of Police
- The Pearl (1947) as Quino
- Albur de amor (1947)
- La casa colorada (1947)
- Enamorada (1946) as Gen. José Juan Reyes
- Rayando el sol (1946)
- El capitán Malacara (1945)
- The Abandoned (1945) as Juan Gómez
- Bugambilia (1945) as Ricardo Rojas
- Entre hermanos (1945) as Ramón Arellano
- Maria Candelaria (1944) as Lorenzo Rafael
- The Skulls of Terror (1944)
- El corsario negro (1944)
- La Guerra de los Pasteles (1944)
- The Skulls of Terror Return (1944)
- Another Dawn (1943) as Octavio
- Wild Flower (1943) as José Luis Castro
- Konga Roja (1943) as Federico Robles
- Tierra De Pasiones (1943)
- I'm a Real Mexican (1942) as Guadalupe Padilla
- Passion Island (1942) as El Toro
- Simón Bolívar (1942) as General Briceño Méndez
- Allá en el bajio (1942) as Juan Hernández
- Del rancho a la capital (1942)
- El secreto del sacerdote (1941)
- El Zorro de Jalisco (1941) as Leonardo Torres
- Ni sangre ni arena (1941) as Frank
- El jefe máximo (1940)
- Mala yerba (1940) as Chuy Rodríguez
- El charro Negro (1940) as Ramón
- Los olvidados de Dios (1940) as Zenón Rojas
- Pobre diablo (1940) as Raúl Solares
- Con Los Dorados De Villa (1939)
- La China Hilaria (1939)
- Una luz en mi camino (1939) as Daniel
- Los millones de Chaflán (1938) as Antonio
- Canto a mi tierra (1938) as Antonio
- El indio (1938)
- Mi candidato (1937)
- Jalisco nunca pierde (1937)
- La Adelita (1937)
- Amapola Del Camino (1937)
- Las cuatro milpas (1937)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pedro Armendáriz best known for?
Pedro Armendáriz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including From Russia with Love (1963), Captain Sindbad (1963), Francis of Assisi (1961), Spycraft (2021).
When and where was Pedro Armendáriz born?
Pedro Armendáriz was born on May 9, 1912 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. They passed away on June 18, 1963.
How many credits does Pedro Armendáriz have?
Pedro Armendáriz has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2024.
What is Pedro Armendáriz's background in cinema and television?
Pedro Armendáriz was born on May 9, 1912. He studied at California Polytechnic State University and graduated with an engineering degree. Armendáriz began his acting career in Mexico City, entering films there in 1935. He made 42 Spanish-language films, including "Maria Candelaria" and "La Perla", becoming one of Mexic...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Francis of Assisi (1961) as The Sultan — aged about 49
- Ni sangre ni arena (1941) as Frank — aged about 29
- From Russia with Love (1963) as Ali Kerim Bey — aged about 51
- The Brute (1953) as Pedro — aged about 41
- Weddings of fire (1951) — aged about 39
- Fort Apache (1948) as Sgt. Beaufort — aged about 36
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