Tito Guízar
Biography
Federico Arturo Guízar Tolentino, who performed under the name Tito Guízar, was a Mexican actor and singer. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on April 8, 1908, he died on December 24, 1999, at the age of 91. In a career spanning over seven decades, Guízar trained early as an opera singer and traveled to New York in 1929 to record the songs of Agustín Lara. He performed both operatic and Mexican popular songs at Carnegie Hall and achieved success with his arrangements of popular Mexican and Spanish melodies such as Cielito Lindo. Along with Dolores del Río, José Mojica, Ramón Novarro, and Lupe Vélez, Guízar was among the few Mexican individuals who made history in the early years of Hollywood.
Career overview
Federico Arturo Guízar Tolentino was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on April 8, 1908, and passed away on December 24, 1999, at the age of ninety-one. Performing under the name of Tito Guízar, he established a career as a Mexican singer and actor that spanned over seven decades. Alongside Dolores del Río, José Mojica, Ramón Novarro, and Lupe Vélez, Guízar was among the few Mexican individuals to make history during the early years of Hollywood.
Tito Guízar trained early as an opera singer and traveled to New York in 1929 to record the songs of Agustín Lara. In his musical endeavors, Guízar performed both operatic and Mexican popular songs at Carnegie Hall, achieving success with his arrangements of popular Mexican and Spanish melodies such as Cielito Lindo. Within the scope of his professional acting credits registered on the movie database, Guízar attained thirty-seven known acting credits. His professional identity is also documented under the alternative name Tita Gu.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Deceptions (1998) as Don Panchito
- Beyond Deceptions (1998) as Don Panchito
- Reclusorio (1997) as Tito Iriarte (segment "Eutanasia o asesinato")
- María la del Barrio (1995) as Padre Honório
- Marimar (1994) as Papá Pancho Pérez
- The Time and the Touch (1962) as Max
- Música en la noche (1958)
- Locos por la televisión (1958) as Self
- Música y dinero (1958)
- Los hijos de Rancho Grande (1956) as José Francisco
- El plagiario (1955)
- El pecado de ser mujer (1955)
- Huéspedes Famosos (1954)
- Sindicato de telemirones (1954)
- De ranchero a empresario (1954)
- Ahí viene Vidal Tenorio (1949)
- The Gay Ranchero (1948) as Nicci Lopez
- The Cockfighter (1948)
- En los altos de Jalisco (1948)
- On the Old Spanish Trail (1947) as The Gypsy
- The Thrill of Brazil (1946) as Tito Guízar
- Como México no hay dos (1945)
- Mexicana (1945) as 'Pepe' Villarreal
- Marina (1945) as Jorge
- Brazil (1944) as Miguel Soares
- How Beautiful is Michoacan! (1943) as Ernesto
- Blondie Goes Latin (1941) as Manuel Rodrigueu
- Blondie Goes Latin (1941) Original Music Composer
- De México llegó el amor (1940)
- The Llano Kid (1939) as Enrique Ibarra aka The Llano Kid
- St. Louis Blues (1939) as Rafael San Ramos
- The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) as Specialty
- Tropic Holiday (1938) as Ramón
- Mis dos amores (1938) as Julio
- Amapola Del Camino (1937)
- Allá en el Rancho Grande (1936) as José Francisco Ruelas
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #8 (1934)
- Rambling 'Round Radio Row #7 (1933) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tito Guízar best known for?
Tito Guízar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deceptions (1998), Mama (2013), María la del Barrio (1995), Marimar (1994).
When and where was Tito Guízar born?
Tito Guízar was born on April 8, 1908 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. They passed away on December 24, 1999.
How many credits does Tito Guízar have?
Tito Guízar has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 1998.
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Federico Arturo Guízar Tolentino, who performed under the name Tito Guízar, was a Mexican actor and singer. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on April 8, 1908, he died on December 24, 1999, at the age of 91. In a career spanning over seven decades, Guízar trained early as an opera singer and traveled to New York in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Deceptions (1998) as Don Panchito — aged about 90
- María la del Barrio (1995) as Padre Honório — aged about 87
- Marimar (1994) as Papá Pancho Pérez — aged about 86
- El plagiario (1955) — aged about 47
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