Mexican film actor
Born: November 25, 1920
Died: January 14, 2009
Ricardo Montalbán (1920–2009) was a Mexican-American actor best known for his captivating presence and distinguished voice. Born on November 25, 1920, in Mexico City, Montalbán began his acting career in Mexican films before making a successful transition to Hollywood. His breakthrough came in the 1940s with films like “Zorro” and “Battleground.”
Montalbán’s career flourished in the 1950s and 1960s with notable roles in “Mister Roberts” and “Sayonara.” He achieved widespread recognition for portraying the suave and mysterious Mr. Roarke in the popular TV series “Fantasy Island,” which ran from 1977 to 1984.
In addition to his television success, Montalbán became an iconic figure in science fiction for his portrayal of Khan Noonien Singh in “Star Trek: The Original Series” and later reprised the role in the film “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”
Beyond his acting talents, Montalbán was an advocate for Latinx representation in the entertainment industry, challenging stereotypes and promoting diversity. His career spanned over six decades, leaving a lasting legacy in both film and television. Ricardo Montalbán passed away on January 14, 2009, but his contributions to the entertainment world continue to be celebrated.
Ricardo Montalbán’s 5 most popular quotes
- Because we should always respect other nationalities, I have always tried to play them with dignity.
- My father taught me that only through self-discipline can you achieve freedom. Pour water in a cup and you can drink; without the cup, the water would splash all over. The cup is discipline.
- What is appealing is the idea of attaining the unattainable and learning from it. Once you obtain a fantasy it becomes a reality, and that reality is not as exciting as your fantasy. Through the fantasies you learn to appreciate your own realities.
- True love doesn’t happen right away; it’s an ever-growing process. It develops after you’ve gone through many ups and downs, when you’ve suffered together, cried together, laughed together.
- There couldn’t be better parents than mine, loving yet strict. They disciplined with love. A child without discipline is, in away, a lost child. You cannot have freedom without discipline.
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